NYPD social kicks off #mynypd hashtag, it backfires

The social media account for NYPD thought it was a good idea to start the #mynypd hashtag, asking the public to post photos of themselves with the NYPD. The responses weren't what they expected, with people posting pictures of themselves getting arrested and all sorts. File under: Really, you didn't see that coming? Prediction: opening for social media manager at NYPD soon.

Do you have a photo w/ a member of the NYPD? Tweet us & tag it #myNYPD. It may be featured on our Facebook. pic.twitter.com/mE2c3oSmm6

— NYPD NEWS (@NYPDnews) April 22, 2014

Yours truly. RT @NYPDnews: Do you have a photo w/ a member of the NYPD? Tweet us & tag it #myNYPD. pic.twitter.com/olAxGgU4Hs

— Justin Wedes (@justinwedes) April 22, 2014

Sure thing! MT @NYPDnews: Do you have a photo w/ a member of the NYPD? Tweet us & tag it #myNYPD pic.twitter.com/mdWqoHiij5

— DefendedInTheStreets (@KimaniFilm) April 22, 2014

Why yes I do. @NYPDnews: Do you have a photo w/ a member of the NYPD? Tweet us & tag it #myNYPD pic.twitter.com/aDKoZPjTro

— Molly Crabapple (@mollycrabapple) April 22, 2014

The hashtag quickly filled up with violent arrest images, and it seems that the social media guru at the NYPD has gone home for the evening, as there's been no responses. Then again, what could they say? People who are friends and family of the boys (and girls) in blue are trying their level best to add some regular poses among the photos, but can't make a dent among the thousands of violent arrest images tweeted. The hashtag trended on the east coast USA after 4 pm, completely hijacked to show police brutality instead of friendly poses with tourists.

Those who weren't tweeting images of themselves getting arrested, had fun making snarktastic captions to AP photos. Oh, NYPD, you really didn't think this through.

You might not have known this, but the NYPD can help you with that kink in your neck. #myNYPD pic.twitter.com/fzUok1FWXG

— Cocky McSwagsalot (@MoreAndAgain) April 22, 2014

If you can't walk, don't worry, the NYPD will carry you. How helpful! #myNYPD pic.twitter.com/XMLDXTAe3i

— Cocky McSwagsalot (@MoreAndAgain) April 22, 2014

NYPD keeping Wall Street Safe from YOU the Public! #MyNYPD ♥ pic.twitter.com/7r1JvIoksj

— Occupy Wall Street (@OccupyWallStNYC) April 22, 2014

Here the #NYPD engages with its community members, changing hearts and minds one baton at a time. #myNYPD pic.twitter.com/GErbiFFDvY

— Occupy Wall Street (@OccupyWallStNYC) April 22, 2014