Video: Florida Chiefs Celebrate Father’s Day with Dad Joke Duel

The dad joke duel was recorded and is now a viral video with 1.9 million views on Facebook as of press time.

June 16, 2025

Coral Springs, Florida, Police Chief Brad Mock and Fire Chief John Whalen celebrated Father’s Day 2025 with an exchange of dad jokes.

The dad joke duel was recorded and is now a viral video with 1.9 million views on Facebook as of press time.

3 Reasons Law Enforcement Fleets Can’t (and Shouldn’t) Skimp on Slide Outs

3 Reasons Law Enforcement Fleets Can’t (and Shouldn’t) Skimp on Slide Outs

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3 Reasons Law Enforcement Fleets Can’t (and Shouldn’t) Skimp on Slide Outs

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When officers can’t access their gear quickly, lives are on the line. That’s why slide outs aren’t just nice to have — they’re essential. From maximizing space to reducing response times and preventing injuries, here are three reasons law enforcement fleets shouldn’t skimp on this critical upgrade.

Slide outs provide officers with ample space to bring what’s needed to a scene.

2 Louisiana Chiefs, Former Chief Arrested on Federal Visa Fraud Charges

If convicted, the defendants each face a sentence of up to 5 years in prison on the conspiracy charge and up to 10 years on the visa fraud charges.

Maine Agency Apologizes for Using AI to Edit Evidence Photo Posted on Facebook

"Unbeknownst to anyone, when the app added the patch, it altered the packaging and some of the other attributes on the photograph. None of us caught it or realized it,” the Westbrook PD said.

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Charlotte-Mecklenburg Police Chief Announces Retirement

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Florida Sheriff Has Man Who Allegedly Threatened Him Flown Across Country and Arrested

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Residents of Virginia Town Reject Plan to Dissolve Police Department

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New Mexico Sheriff Found Dead at Home

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