Monda police officer turns honesty and good deeds into social media gold

Emilio, a witty policeman in Monda, brings warmth and laughter to the routine duties of policemen through his wit Facebook updates. Residents can now read about lost keys, phones and mannequins as well as learn about good deeds within their community.

Funny posts increase returns

Local officer Emilio makes hilarious remarks to the announcements, which prompts owners to retrieve their belongings in minutes. One update was about a mannequin that students from Marbella Design School had left in Plaza de la Ermita. Emilio wrote, “We found a discarded model of a mannequin in the street.” If it’s not claimed by anyone, the police are going to use it as a target. Or, “Found a phone with a picture of Cristiano Ronaldo on the wallpaper – I doubt anyone will claim it.”

Owners contacted station almost immediately

The same jokes are told about forgotten phones, and the waves of glasses that have been lost. Emilio joked that he would give away free glasses holders to his neighbours, and reminded drivers gently to keep the streets clear during Holy Week procession. His ironic style turns routine notices into something entertaining, rather than something dry.

Kindness is celebrated in these heartwarming stories

Emilio tells positive stories about good people. In a recent post, a resident gave a generous 70 euros and a ticket to the lottery that he had found on the street. Such updates bring attention to everyday integrity and inspire more people do the right thing.

As a village officer, you will have a very fulfilling life.

Emilio has served in Monda for eighteen yearDespite colleagues’ warnings, he lives in town. He was born in Malaga and raised his son after becoming widowed. During pandemics, he delivered gifts and sang birthday songs to grandparents who were isolated. Even children created a mural as a way to thank him.

Emilio teaches road safety today and talks to locals casually when off duty. Everybody knows him which can sometimes make it difficult to give out fines, but always leads towards mutual understanding.

Monda: Community ties are stronger

His friendly methods has transformed the life of this small mountain community. Citizens are more engaged, have greater honesty and feel a stronger connection with the local police. Emilio has turned each incident in Monda into a story that brings the community together.