Suspended ‘Angry Cops’ viral video star turns into a firefighter
A different reaction to a case of SMACSS (Social Media Assisted Career Suicide Syndrome). Even after a 22-day suspension for violating the Buffalo Police Department’s social media policy, Officer Richard Hy is not ready to give up posting videos. But his latest video, below, does indicate a bit of a transformation.
The Buffalo cop who was disciplined over his humorous videos that went viral is back on the job, but he is not giving up comedy.
Officer Richard N. Hy returned to work late Wednesday after serving a 22-day unpaid suspension and agreeing to obey the department’s social media policy, which he violated by appearing in a police uniform and portraying himself in off-the-wall situations that police brass felt demeaned the force.
But soon after going back to work, Hy posted a new video on his “Angry Cops” Vine social media site, this time portraying himself as a firefighter.
“You know there is a saying,” Hy says with a grin on his face. “When one door closes, another door opens.”
As he utters the words, Hy puts on a firefighter’s helmet.
