Crime & Safety
Meet 'Statie the Elf'
You have your Elf on the Shelf. Massachusetts State Police have Statie.
You have your Elf on the Shelf. Massachusetts State Police have... Statie.
No points for originality on the name, but the little guy's got a lot to offer when it comes to having fun and spreading MSP's message during the holidays.
Like your average elf, he gets into his fair share of trouble:
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Have you been following #StatieTheElf on MSP Facebook & Instagram? Good stuff...! Surprised he hasn't been transferred far west yet! pic.twitter.com/bvCL1ctUEJ
— Dustin Fitch (@DustinGFitch) December 9, 2016
But he also makes sure us humans avoid it, with timely advice such as a reminder to clear off snow before driving...
#StatieTheElf's 1st day of work, was suppose to clear #MAsnow off the cruisers, not make snow angels.... watch his antics on MSP IG & Fb. pic.twitter.com/yZv9adaA6Q
— Dustin Fitch (@DustinGFitch) December 5, 2016
... or tips on renewing your license.
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#StatieTheElf renewed his license at the @MassRMV! If you don't need a new pic, then #SkipTheLine, renew online. pic.twitter.com/RLix6IPQF3
— Dustin Fitch (@DustinGFitch) December 14, 2016
Social media head Dustin Fitch told The Boston Globe, "I just wanted to add a little holiday humor. I wanted to use an elf to humanize us. ... It shows how we are all just people, too, looking to enjoy the holidays with family and friends, like everyone else.”
So far, Statie's been a star, garnering thousands of likes and shares across social media platforms from Facebook to Instagram.
Image courtesy Massachusetts State Police
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