Transit Police: Tweet About Beer Was Mistake By Off Duty Officer
On Sunday, one of their officers sent a tweet to everyone who follows the MBTA Transit Police on Twitter which said, "I was going to bring 12 pack u need beer".
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On Sunday, one of their officers sent a tweet to everyone who follows the MBTA Transit Police on Twitter which said, "I was going to bring 12 pack u need beer".
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