TROY, MI - A Michigan police department wants to add a four-legged crime fighter to its team, but not the kind you might expect.

Over the past few days, the Troy Police Department has been rallying support on Twitter for a new police cat, much to the amusement of the Metro Detroit department's 5,200-plus followers.

The saga began just after 3:15 p.m. on Tuesday, March 6 when the department issued a challenge.

Trying to broker this deal now: If we get 10,000 followers by April, we want a police cat. If you support this important public safety initiative, follow us & RT #BigGoals #PoliceCatAssociationofAmerica pic.twitter.com/g4myDGVIYh — Troy Police Dept. (@TroyMI_Police) March 6, 2018

So far, the department is just over halfway to its goal, so its going to need some support if a crime-fighting kitty is going to take up residence in Troy.

If they do fall short of their goal, no one can accuse the department for lack of effort. Take a look at this string of Tweets sent out over the last couple days.

The latest update includes the support of Paul Soter, star and writer of the 2001 film "Super Troopers."

I'm feline good about your chances. — Paul Soter (@PaulSoter) March 8, 2018

Big News: the police cat movement has just received support from @PaulSoter , star & writer of Super Troopers. Honored! Thanks, Paul! https://t.co/bKqBghVfX1 — Troy Police Dept. (@TroyMI_Police) March 8, 2018

There are people that say a cat cannot be a member of law enforcement.

Well, anything is possible if you believe! #HatersGonnaHate #DailyMotivation

Join our mission to show these people (huhmmm @mspmetrodet) they're wrong. https://t.co/Ciod3gQbMq — Troy Police Dept. (@TroyMI_Police) March 7, 2018

Yes, we are still dealing with serious police work here. It's not all fun & cats... 🐱 https://t.co/H5iWRShCMG — Troy Police Dept. (@TroyMI_Police) March 7, 2018

"Police cats are the answer to the question." Sir Robert Peel (1843) #WednesdayWisdom#WeWantAPoliceCat — Troy Police Dept. (@TroyMI_Police) March 7, 2018

Studies show that 10 out of 10 people want police cats (American Association of Police Cats, 2018).

Show your support for police cats and humans by following @TroyMI_Police. #WeWantAPoliceCat — Troy Police Dept. (@TroyMI_Police) March 7, 2018

MEOW not to slow the roll of the #WeWantAPoliceCat momentum but...Our doors are open 24/7... be ready, take control, and join the many others who have reached out for help! #HopeNotHandcuffs — Troy Police Dept. (@TroyMI_Police) March 7, 2018

Asking for a friend... what is the best way to get a cat into a police station without a Chief of police noticing... #WeWantAPoliceCat 😺 — Troy Police Dept. (@TroyMI_Police) March 8, 2018

“Undercover” cops sometimes get found out. NO ONE, no one would suspect an undercover cat. Reason #121 for a police cat. #WeWantAPoliceCat — Troy Police Dept. (@TroyMI_Police) March 8, 2018

“Police cats are not just a passing fancy. It’s a movement that can change the world.” (Tactical Cat Association, 2018) #WeWantAPoliceCat — Troy Police Dept. (@TroyMI_Police) March 8, 2018

So, ask you can see. There's quite the campaign going on. If you want Troy police to have a police cat, you should probably give them a follow.