The subject of police brutality has frequently found itself in the national discourse, whereas the subject of police Twitter brutality has not rated nearly as controversial. After this weekend though, that might need to change.
Kansas lost to Oregon in the Elite 8 Saturday night, and thus was eliminated from tournament play. The Lawrence, Kansas, Police Department channeled the grief of their fans and burned the Kansas basketball program with a painful reminder of their recent failings in the Elite 8:
Well, at least we have a lot of experience dealing with fans after an #Elite8 loss. Get home safely Jayhawk fans. #DriveSober
— Lawrence Police (@LawrenceKS_PD) March 26, 2017
For some perspective of Kansas’ struggles deep in the tournament, according to USA Today, “Since 2004, when Bill Self became head coach, the Jayhawks have made it to the Elite 8 and lost five times. For most schools that would be a great accomplishment, but for Kansas, it’s not fun making it so far, yet not far enough for so many years. The last time the Jayhawks won the national championship was in 2008.”
But the police were just getting started:
Reading our @ mentions while still thinking about the game. No new disturbances to report. Alls quiet downtown. pic.twitter.com/iPViJdTVPs
— Lawrence Police (@LawrenceKS_PD) March 26, 2017
@mankersss the pain is real Ky
— Lawrence Police (@LawrenceKS_PD) March 26, 2017
Also we’re a police department, not a basketball team
— Lawrence Police (@LawrenceKS_PD) March 26, 2017
Thanks for following us, sorry we couldn’t do this again next weekend. That’s ok, we’ll do it again next year, and maybe rush mass st again.
— Lawrence Police (@LawrenceKS_PD) March 26, 2017
All might have been quiet on the streets of downtown Lawrence, but thanks to the Lawrence PD, the internet was on fire.
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