Boulder Police Dept.
Page is NOT monitored 24/7. Please use 911 for emergencies and 303.441.3333 for non emergent calls #Boulder #BoulderColorado
61,528
Followers
348
Following
11,097
Tweets
97.8
Avg Engagement
694
Listed
Yes
Verified
Account Overview
What This Report Covers
This comprehensive analysis examines @boulderpolice's Twitter/X presence across multiple dimensions. We analyze tweet content, engagement patterns, audience demographics, posting habits, and network connections to provide actionable insights about this account's social media strategy and influence.
Account Classification
- Account Size: Mid-Tier (10K+)
- Account Age:2008-10-14
- Verification:Yes
- Location:Boulder, CO
Data Summary
- Tweets Analyzed:3,246
- Avg Likes per Tweet:76.2
- Avg Retweets per Tweet:21.6
- Followers Analyzed:9,998
Engagement Analysis
Based on 3,246 tweetsThe account maintains a high level of engagement with its followers, indicating a strong connection and trust with the community. The average likes and retweets suggest that the content is widely appreciated and shared.
76.2
Avg Likes/Tweet
21.6
Avg Retweets/Tweet
247,317
Total Likes
69,994
Total Retweets
Engagement Quality Analysis
Median-based metrics that resist fake virality and outliers.
2
Median Likes
1
Median Retweets
27
75th Percentile
101,076
Top Tweet
1.59
Engagement per 1K Followers
Normalized influence metric
Viral Spikes
Engagement Pattern
Few posts get most engagement
Posting Behavior
Content style and format preferences
Mixed
Balanced content approach
47.1%
Original
30.9%
Replies
14.2%
Retweets
7.8%
Quotes
0.0%
Threads
1.0%
With Media
69.1%
With Links
30.2%
With #Tags
45.1%
With @Mentions
2.6%
With Emojis
157
Avg Length
Audience Reaction Profile
Interactive
Balances broadcasting with conversation
0.66
Reply/Original Ratio
0.55
Quote/RT Ratio
Posting Rhythm
Highly Bursty
Posts in concentrated bursts
87.0%
Weekday Posts
13.0%
Weekend Posts
Top Hashtags
Most Mentioned
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Content Strategy Analysis
Based on 3,246 tweetsContent Type Distribution
Content Breakdown
What This Reveals About Their Strategy
This is a content-creator focused account that primarily shares original thoughts, ideas, and media. With original content dominating their feed, they position themselves as a source of new information rather than a curator. This strategy works well for establishing thought leadership.
The 460 retweets (14% of activity) show they also amplify content from others, which helps build relationships with other accounts and provides value to followers by surfacing relevant content.
Posting Patterns & Optimal Timing
Based on 3,246 tweetsEngagement by Hour (UTC)
Posting Frequency Over Time
Timing Insights
Understanding when an account posts and when their audience is most responsive provides valuable competitive intelligence. The charts above show when this account's content receives the most engagement, which often correlates with when their specific audience is most active on the platform.
Peak posting times vary significantly based on an account's audience demographics, timezone distribution, and content type. Accounts with global audiences often see engagement spread across multiple time windows, while those with regional focus may have more concentrated peaks.
Audience Demographics
Based on 9,998 followersThe audience primarily consists of residents of Boulder and surrounding areas, as well as media outlets and concerned citizens. The account serves as a direct line of communication for the police department.
Average
Audience Quality
28.5%
Suspicion Index
46.0%
Low-Quality %
11
Median Reach
Audience Quality Signals
Lower percentages indicate healthier, more authentic followers.
58.9%
Empty Bio
43.7%
<10 Tweets
4.7%
Mass Following (>2K)
0.0%
New (<90 days)
48.1%
Low Ratio (<0.1)
0.0%
New (<180 days)
88.4%
No URL
33.0%
<3 Tweets
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Try Bot DetectorFollower Reach & Influence
This account's followers have their own audiences, creating potential for secondary amplification.
5,475,823
Total Potential Reach
11
Median Follower Reach
77
75th Percentile Reach
3.8%
>1K followers
0.5%
>10K followers
0.1%
>50K followers
0.1%
>100K followers
Creator vs Consumer Split
Classification based on tweet activity: Creators (>100 tweets), Consumers (10-100 tweets), Dormant (<10 tweets).
35.4%
Creators
3,535 accounts
21.0%
Consumers
2,096 accounts
43.7%
Dormant
4,367 accounts
Follower Influence Distribution
How many followers do their followers have?
Follower Account Age
How long have followers been on Twitter?
Geographic Distribution
Top locations where followers are based (from those who share location data):
81
Verified Followers
0.81% of total
1,331
Protected Accounts
13.31% of total
6 years
Avg Account Age
of their followers
Notable Followers (By Influence)
Top accounts following this user, sorted by their follower count:
| Username | Followers | Profession | Interests |
|---|---|---|---|
| @DeionSanders | 1,591,517 | Coach | Truth, Standtghtr, CoachPrime |
| @AliceProject_mb | 359,795 | Idol | Music, Idol, Performance |
| @kevincorke | 184,672 | Journalist | Politics, News, Sports |
| @karagoucher | 146,248 | Professional Runner | Family, Running, Animals |
| @OrlandoPolice | 138,909 | Law enforcement | Law enforcement, community safety, emergency services |
| @travisa850 | 133,202 | Cannabis Advocate | Cannabis, GreenLove, Travel |
| @RCSD | 113,078 | Law Enforcement | Law enforcement, community service, public safety |
| @mikewhitmore | 89,835 | Financial Advisor | Finance, Consulting, Drumming |
| @NWSBoulder | 88,665 | Meteorologist | Weather, Forecasting, Alerts |
| @bmurphypointman | 85,816 | Affiliate Marketer | affiliate marketing, cryptocurrency, travel |
Top Keywords in Follower Bios
Top Hashtags in Follower Bios
4,107
Followers With Bio
5,893
Followers Without Bio
41.07%
% With Bio
58.93%
% Without Bio
Why Audience Demographics Matter
Understanding who follows an account reveals the type of influence they hold. Accounts followed primarily by users with few followers indicate broad, mainstream appeal. Those with many high-follower followers have greater potential for content amplification through secondary sharing.
Account age distribution also tells a story: a follower base with many new accounts might indicate recent viral growth, while established followers suggest long-term, stable influence. Geographic data helps understand the cultural context and timezone spread of the audience.
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Top 5 by likes+RTs from 3,246 analyzed140,704
Combined Engagement
119,167
Total Likes
21,537
Total Retweets
28,141
Avg per Tweet
Key Metrics for Viral Tweets
0%
With Media
40%
With Hashtags
0%
With @Mentions
40%
With Links
Topical Analysis:
Rest In peace Officer Eric Talley. Your service will never be forgotten #BoulderShooting https://t.co/FVximvhS2E
Chief: Our hearts go out to all families impacted. There are 10 fatalities. She identified slain Police Officer Eric Talley, who was one of the first on the scene. She calls officer's actions "heroic."
Police: We have multiple victims who lost their lives. One of the victims is a Boulder police officer. Asking media to honor families' privacy.
ALERT: Active Shooter at the King Soopers on Table Mesa. AVOID THE AREA. PIO is en-route.
Thank you #Boulder Your kindness means more than we can say right now #BoulderShooting https://t.co/JphBYaLhX0
Key Insights & Takeaways
The account frequently shares updates on critical incidents and community safety, which helps maintain public trust and awareness. It emphasizes the importance of privacy for victims' families, showing sensitivity to the community's emotional needs. The account uses hashtags and links to provide additional context and resources for its audience.
Strengths
- + Established follower base of 61,528
- + Strong original content creation
- + Active presence with consistent posting
Opportunities
- ~ Optimize posting times for peak engagement windows
- ~ Analyze top-performing content for replicable patterns
- ~ Leverage geographic concentration for targeted content
- ~ Explore collaboration potential with followed accounts
Summary
This analysis of @boulderpolice reveals an growing Twitter presence with 61,528 followers. The account demonstrates a content-creator strategy, averaging 97.8 engagements per tweet. Key strengths include consistent posting and an engaged audience, with opportunities to further optimize timing and content strategy based on the patterns identified in this report.
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