Ames police and Iowa State University police have shared something funny again this week.

Ames police and Iowa State University police have shared something funny again this week.April 20 is celebrated by marijuana enthusiasts as 4/20. Ames police and ISU police tweeted a photo of their “weed trap,” complete with donuts as bait.“You've heard of speed traps? We have weed traps.”The two forces shared a video on Facebook and Twitter earlier this week, offering free donuts for those following the laws, and being respectful.Both posts have been very popular.Both offices are also apparently sharing a "drug sniffing" cat."We had no idea it would take off the way that it did," Officer Anthony Greiter said. "There's been a lot of feedback, national, international coverage, and it's been amazing. I truly think that it's been impactful."The outreach officers told KCCI they expect to continue their city- and campuswide doughnut campaign for at least the next few weeks.

Ames police and Iowa State University police have shared something funny again this week.

April 20 is celebrated by marijuana enthusiasts as 4/20. Ames police and ISU police tweeted a photo of their “weed trap,” complete with donuts as bait.


“You've heard of speed traps? We have weed traps.”

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You've heard of speed traps? We have weed traps pic.twitter.com/TP7ir4qg1h — Iowa State University Police Department (@ISUPD) April 20, 2017

The two forces shared a video on Facebook and Twitter earlier this week, offering free donuts for those following the laws, and being respectful.

Both posts have been very popular.

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Hey @krispykreme, how many retweets does it take to get the @KKDCruiser to help us spread respect? #SweetStops #DonutDisrespect pic.twitter.com/xaOnFVNxtG — Ames Police (@AmesPolice) April 19, 2017

Both offices are also apparently sharing a "drug sniffing" cat.

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Donutmobile will be out soon.Donut come baked (or fried).We may have a drug sniffing cat named "Carlos".#GlazeItDontBlazeIt #DonutDisrespect pic.twitter.com/Ndmupwal0l — Ames Police (@AmesPolice) April 20, 2017

"We had no idea it would take off the way that it did," Officer Anthony Greiter said. "There's been a lot of feedback, national, international coverage, and it's been amazing. I truly think that it's been impactful."

The outreach officers told KCCI they expect to continue their city- and campuswide doughnut campaign for at least the next few weeks.