Seattle Police Dept.
Seattle Police news/events. Call 911 to report emergencies. Site not monitored 24/7. View the City's privacy & disclosure policies at https://seattle.gov/digital
572,313
Followers
1,080
Following
28,644
Tweets
141.6
Avg Engagement
3,163
Listed
Yes
Verified
Account Overview
What This Report Covers
This comprehensive analysis examines @SeattlePD'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: Macro Influencer (100K+)
- Account Age:2009-03-18
- Verification:Yes
- Location:Seattle, Washington
Data Summary
- Tweets Analyzed:3,249
- Avg Likes per Tweet:104.9
- Avg Retweets per Tweet:36.7
- Followers Analyzed:50,000
Engagement Analysis
Based on 3,249 tweetsOn average, each tweet receives 3,402 likes and 1,673 retweets, indicating moderate to high engagement. The account's verified status at 1.1% suggests limited official verification among its followers.
104.9
Avg Likes/Tweet
36.7
Avg Retweets/Tweet
340,753
Total Likes
119,232
Total Retweets
Engagement Quality Analysis
Median-based metrics that resist fake virality and outliers.
49
Median Likes
13
Median Retweets
119
75th Percentile
19,128
Top Tweet
0.25
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
56.2%
Original
16.9%
Replies
17.0%
Retweets
9.9%
Quotes
0.0%
Threads
0.5%
With Media
63.5%
With Links
6.8%
With #Tags
23.9%
With @Mentions
0.6%
With Emojis
138
Avg Length
Audience Reaction Profile
Broadcast
Focuses on original content over replies
0.3
Reply/Original Ratio
0.59
Quote/RT Ratio
Posting Rhythm
Highly Bursty
Posts in concentrated bursts
77.6%
Weekday Posts
22.4%
Weekend Posts
Top Hashtags
Most Mentioned
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Content Strategy Analysis
Based on 3,249 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 551 retweets (17% 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 3,249 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 50,000 followersThe primary audience includes residents of Seattle, media outlets, and the general public interested in local law enforcement activities. The account also serves as a communication channel for emergency reporting.
Below Average
Audience Quality
35.0%
Suspicion Index
52.7%
Low-Quality %
3
Median Reach
Audience Quality Signals
Lower percentages indicate healthier, more authentic followers.
59.9%
Empty Bio
55.7%
<10 Tweets
3.6%
Mass Following (>2K)
0.0%
New (<90 days)
67.8%
Low Ratio (<0.1)
0.0%
New (<180 days)
92.8%
No URL
45.5%
<3 Tweets
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Try Bot DetectorFollower Reach & Influence
This account's followers have their own audiences, creating potential for secondary amplification.
24,465,525
Total Potential Reach
3
Median Follower Reach
28
75th Percentile Reach
2.3%
>1K followers
0.3%
>10K followers
0.0%
>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).
26.9%
Creators
13,436 accounts
17.5%
Consumers
8,730 accounts
55.7%
Dormant
27,834 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):
1,138
Verified Followers
1.13% of total
12,676
Protected Accounts
12.55% 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| @JohnCena | 14,105,071 | Wrestler | Wrestling, Motivation, Self-promotion |
| @SaraCarterDC | 1,503,795 | Journalist | Investigative journalism, National security, Conservative politics |
| @MrAndyNgo | 1,214,859 | Journalist | Conservative, Journalism, LGBTQ+ |
| @DuffMcKagan | 1,155,424 | Musician | Music, Writing, Tenderness |
| @NOH8Campaign | 801,790 | Activism | equality, bullying, discrimination |
| @telegraaf | 787,135 | News outlet | News, Journalism, Tips |
| @MichaelRapaport | 681,514 | Actor/Comedian | Comedy, Podcasting, Acting |
| @laralogan | 531,203 | Journalist | Investigative journalism, Awards, No agenda |
| @HARRISFAULKNER | 530,866 | Journalist | Journalism, Hosting, Author |
| @xxox_t | 521,643 | Adult Content Creator | OnlyFans, Fansly, creator |
Top Keywords in Follower Bios
Top Hashtags in Follower Bios
46,292
Followers With Bio
54,706
Followers Without Bio
45.83%
% With Bio
54.17%
% 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 3,249 analyzed48,423
Combined Engagement
37,405
Total Likes
11,018
Total Retweets
9,685
Avg per Tweet
Key Metrics for Viral Tweets
0%
With Media
0%
With Hashtags
20%
With @Mentions
60%
With Links
Topical Analysis:
@B20e First, thank you to you and your colleagues for your work during the pandemic. All of our officers have previously been directed to use face masks/PPE to protect themselves and others. Please contact OPA about this incident so they can review. https://t.co/u9mj24wOOP
Images of Molotov cocktails recovered outside SPOG office. https://t.co/uxlYG5OXg2
Demonstrators went from Westlake Park to the Municipal Courthouse and then headed back north to the West Precinct...leaving behind a trail of property destruction. These are criminal acts, not peaceful protests. https://t.co/7GYkDxAg9s
The protesters broke out several windows of the East Precinct, then threw a device into the lobby that ignited a small fire.
Police investigating reported shooting inside CHOP zone. One person at HMC with gun shot wound. Hearing reports of a second shooting, but have not be able to verify at this time. Conflicting reports, will update with more information when available.
Key Insights & Takeaways
The account frequently shares detailed accounts of protests and incidents involving police, which may reflect public interest in law enforcement activities. The content often includes graphic descriptions of property damage and violence, which could influence public perception of police interactions. The account's focus on specific incidents suggests it serves as a source of real-time information during civil unrest or public disturbances.
Strengths
- + Strong engagement rates above platform average
- + Established follower base of 572,313
- + 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 @SeattlePD reveals an well-established Twitter presence with 572,313 followers. The account demonstrates a content-creator strategy, averaging 141.6 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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