MD State Police

MD State Police

@MDSP

This is the official Twitter page of the Maryland State Police. For emergencies, call 911. We do not collect comments or messages through this account.

Pikesville, MD https://t.co/KsYFRrB4N0 Joined 2011-10-10 Date of Analysis: Dec 16, 2025

85,515

Followers

290

Following

15,268

Tweets

18.3

Avg Engagement

733

Listed

Yes

Verified

Account Overview

What This Report Covers

This comprehensive analysis examines @MDSP'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:2011-10-10
  • Verification:Yes
  • Location:Pikesville, MD

Data Summary

  • Tweets Analyzed:3,242
  • Avg Likes per Tweet:9.5
  • Avg Retweets per Tweet:8.8
  • Followers Analyzed:10,000

Engagement Analysis

Based on 3,242 tweets

The account has moderate engagement with an average of 126 likes and 97 retweets per tweet. Engagement is likely driven by emergency alerts and collaborative statements with other agencies.

9.5

Avg Likes/Tweet

8.8

Avg Retweets/Tweet

30,835

Total Likes

28,431

Total Retweets

Engagement Quality Analysis

Median-based metrics that resist fake virality and outliers.

6

Median Likes

4

Median Retweets

20

75th Percentile

1,165

Top Tweet

0.21

Engagement per 1K Followers

Normalized influence metric

Long Tail

Engagement Pattern

Mix of hits and regular posts

Posting Behavior

Content style and format preferences

Mixed

Balanced content approach

59.0%

Original

4.2%

Replies

32.2%

Retweets

4.6%

Quotes

0.0%

Threads

0.7%

With Media

85.0%

With Links

54.7%

With #Tags

78.2%

With @Mentions

2.2%

With Emojis

219

Avg Length

Audience Reaction Profile

Broadcast

Focuses on original content over replies

0.07

Reply/Original Ratio

0.14

Quote/RT Ratio

Posting Rhythm

Highly Bursty

Posts in concentrated bursts

92.7%

Weekday Posts

7.3%

Weekend Posts

Top Hashtags

#bethedriver (310) #mdtraffic (208) #mdotsafety (176) #mdwx (155) #mdotnews (113) #update (110) #dyk (78) #impaireddriving (61) #maryland (59) #buckleup (57)

Most Mentioned

@mdsp (1519) @mdsha (309) @mdmema (171) @zerodeathsmd (170) @govlarryhogan (146) @marylandosfm (98) @themdta (74) @nhtsagov (73) @mdhealthdept (56) @nws_baltwash (40)

Want This Report as PDF?

We're building PDF export for these analytics reports. Register your interest to get early access.

Register Interest

Content Strategy Analysis

Based on 3,242 tweets

Content Type Distribution

Content Breakdown

Original Tweets 1,913 (59%)
Replies 135 (4%)
Retweets 1,044 (32%)
Quote Tweets 150 (5%)

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 1,044 retweets (32% 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 3,242 tweets

Engagement 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 10,000 followers

The primary audience includes Maryland residents, law enforcement personnel, and emergency responders. The account also reaches the general public seeking reliable public safety information.

Average

Audience Quality

33.3%

Suspicion Index

51.7%

Low-Quality %

7

Median Reach

Audience Quality Signals

Lower percentages indicate healthier, more authentic followers.

64.0%

Empty Bio

50.9%

<10 Tweets

5.5%

Mass Following (>2K)

0.0%

New (<90 days)

60.0%

Low Ratio (<0.1)

0.0%

New (<180 days)

91.3%

No URL

39.5%

<3 Tweets

Free Mode Analysis: These quality metrics use heuristic signals (empty bios, low tweets, suspicious ratios). For ML-powered bot detection with 95%+ accuracy, use our dedicated tool.

Try Bot Detector

Follower Reach & Influence

This account's followers have their own audiences, creating potential for secondary amplification.

2,811,357

Total Potential Reach

7

Median Follower Reach

44

75th Percentile Reach

2.6%

>1K followers

0.3%

>10K followers

0.1%

>50K followers

0.0%

>100K followers

Creator vs Consumer Split

Classification based on tweet activity: Creators (>100 tweets), Consumers (10-100 tweets), Dormant (<10 tweets).

29.7%

Creators

2,967 accounts

19.5%

Consumers

1,948 accounts

50.9%

Dormant

5,085 accounts

68

Verified Followers

0.68% of total

4.3%

Professional Bios

founder, dev, analyst, etc.

0.07

Median Follow Ratio

follower/following

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):

Maryland, USA (425) Baltimore, MD (290) Washington, DC (205) United States (140) Maryland (133) Annapolis, MD (35) Frederick, MD (34) USA (27) Rockville, MD (26) Silver Spring, MD (26)

68

Verified Followers

0.68% of total

1,127

Protected Accounts

11.27% of total

4 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
@NOH8Campaign 800,234 Activism equality, bullying, discrimination
@BaltCoPS 118,162 Education Education, News, Students
@WhiteBeltBJJ 111,053 - -
@bmurphypointman 85,651 Affiliate Marketer affiliate marketing, cryptocurrency, travel
@NWS_BaltWash 71,529 Meteorologist Weather, Service, Baltimore-Washington
@mike_huseth 67,106 Influencer Friendship, California, Kindness
@BryantMcGill 37,798 - -
@marcoessomba 33,032 - -
@lawscomm 31,960 - -
@hoangtuan1368 29,894 - -

Top Keywords in Follower Bios

love (217) life (177) mom (130) god (111) maryland (103) wife (96) retired (89) news (89) lover (88) md (81)

Top Hashtags in Follower Bios

#maga (10) #birdland (8) #ravensflock (7) #resist (6) #orioles (6) #maryland (5) #dmv (5) #allcaps (5) #httr (4) #blm (4)

3,604

Followers With Bio

6,396

Followers Without Bio

36.04%

% With Bio

63.96%

% 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.

Buy Follower Data

Export full follower list with profile details, bios, locations, and follower counts as CSV.

Buy Followers - from $15

Buy Tweet Data

Export tweets with engagement metrics, timestamps, media, and reply/retweet details as CSV.

Buy Tweets - from $15

Viral Tweets

Top 5 by likes+RTs from 3,242 analyzed

3,484

Combined Engagement

109

Total Likes

3,375

Total Retweets

697

Avg per Tweet

Key Metrics for Viral Tweets

0%

With Media

60%

With Hashtags

100%

With @Mentions

60%

With Links

Topical Analysis:

Public Safety Emergency Response Collaboration With Agencies Remembrance Of Fallen First Responders Official Communication
MD State Police
@MDSP

RT @NWS: Starting July 28, Severe Thunderstorms deemed “destructive” will activate a Wireless Emergency Alert (WEA) on smartphones. Criteria for a destructive threat is at least 2.75 inch diameter hail and/or 80 mph thunderstorm winds. Read more: https://t.co/Vu9HyjsoRw https://

2021-07-22
Retweets: 1,165 Likes: 0 Engagement: 1,165
MD State Police
@MDSP

RT @dcfireems: Update bridge collapse I-295 prior to Polk St NE. 6 patients assessed, 4 of those were transported. #DCsBravest Hazmat unit mitigating diesel fuel leak from truck that is partially beneath bridge. At least 1 other vehicle was struck by debris. Collapse blocks both

2021-06-23
Retweets: 987 Likes: 0 Engagement: 987
MD State Police
@MDSP

RT @MissingKids: 1 in 6 of the more than 25,000 #missing children reported to NCMEC in 2021 who had run away were likely victims of child sex trafficking. Child #sextrafficking is child abuse. Report it: https://t.co/YYXniGDFWS #HumanTraffickingAwarenessDay #EndTrafficking htt

2022-01-11
Retweets: 570 Likes: 0 Engagement: 570
MD State Police
@MDSP

#MISSING @mdsp needs help locating Kiera Anais Sidibe, who has been missing since Monday from Harford County. READ and SHARE https://t.co/Tq30GbDdqU @MissingKids https://t.co/hUUEPLdZgj

2022-09-30
Retweets: 306 Likes: 109 Engagement: 415
MD State Police
@MDSP

RT @BCFDL734: An update on FF McMaster. He’s awake &amp; talking. He is still receiving care for his injuries, but appears to be on a good path. Our peer support team is by his side. He continues down his road to recovery. He &amp; his family extend their sincere thanks to everyo

2022-01-26
Retweets: 347 Likes: 0 Engagement: 347

Key Insights & Takeaways

The account frequently collaborates with other emergency services, such as the Baltimore Fire Department and Wicomico County Sheriff’s Office, highlighting a focus on joint operations and community support. It emphasizes remembrance and tribute for fallen first responders, reinforcing its role in honoring service and sacrifice. The account maintains a formal and professional tone, reflecting its official nature and commitment to public safety.

Strengths

  • + Established follower base of 85,515
  • + 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 @MDSP reveals an growing Twitter presence with 85,515 followers. The account demonstrates a content-creator strategy, averaging 18.3 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.

Need Programmatic Access?

We're building an API for developers and researchers. Get access to Twitter data programmatically for your applications and analysis.

Register Interest for API Access

About This Analysis: This analysis is based on a snapshot of followers, following, and recent tweets. It evaluates structure, quality, and behavior, not historical growth. Metrics like growth rate, momentum, churn, or spike analysis require time-series data which is not available from a single snapshot.

Data collected and analyzed by twtData | Analysis date: Dec 16, 2025