Durham County Sheriffâs Department Hit a Nerve on Twitter
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When someone at the Durham County Sheriffâs Department hit send on a tweet showcasing a new âghost car,â the reaction was likely the opposite of what was expected.Â
A video embedded in the tweet showed lights that flash after the vehicle emerges from hiding engaged people from Durham to London. Almost 5,000 people commented, mostly with criticisms. Two critical comments generated over 20,000 likes.
âThis âghostâ car will be used by our #CommunityPolicing & traffic unit. W/ its low profile graphics youâll never see it coming, especially at night. Make sure youâre not speeding, wear your seatbelt, and stay sober behind the wheel,â the Jan. 13 tweet read.