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The New York Police Department responded with a photo of two of its helicopter operators, saying they were on their way to them with sprinkle-covered pastries.

Hang tight, we are sending backup forthwith, and these guys came prepared. We hope you like sprinkles. pic.twitter.com/S2WIY2ZR38

— NYPD NEWS (@NYPDnews) January 1, 2019

So tragic, we feel your pain.
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— NYPD 9th Precinct (@NYPD9Pct) January 1, 2019

Some police departments used memes and GIFs to express their shock and dismay.

pic.twitter.com/907nD6s04F

— Oxford Police Dept (@OxfordPolice) December 31, 2018

All the feels ?? pic.twitter.com/e6fVII1zm0

— Pittsburg Police, CA (@PittsburgPD) January 1, 2019

The Colorado State Patrol warned officers in Lexington to stay away from brownies.

Come to the Rockies. Break (glazed) bread with us at our table. Console yourselves. And, uhh...avoid the brownies, mmkay? ??

— CSP Public Affairs (@CSP_News) January 2, 2019

Officers in the Windy City and beyond also sent their condolences.

Condolences from Chicago ??

— Chicago PD 14th Dist (@ChicagoCAPS14) January 1, 2019

Our thought are with our brothers and sisters in Kentucky during this difficult time. @lexkypolice please know we are here for you. If you’re ever out this way we would love to treat you to some Boston Creams ??!! https://t.co/EjMZjwQFoE

— Stoughton Police (@StoughtonPD) January 1, 2019

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— Cleveland Police Dogs (@ClevePol_Dogs) January 1, 2019

Ok guys come to Texas and try a hot @ShipleyDo_Nuts! I promise it will get rid of the donut ?? blues! Happy New Year to you all. All the best in 2019 and be safe. #RelationalPolicing

— Chief Art Acevedo (@ArtAcevedo) January 1, 2019

The news even made its way across the Atlantic.

We feel your loss. We donut know what else to say. ??????

— UK Police (@UKPolice) January 1, 2019

The UK sends it's sympathies.
We are so sorry. I'm arranging the sending out of donut parcels to you in this time of trauma. We are with you guys. We are soooooo (extra emphasis) sorry.

— Sgt Harry Tangye (@DC_ARVSgt) January 1, 2019

*D'oh ????? (nut) pic.twitter.com/T3t48W6Rll

— Polizei Magdeburg (@Polizei_MD) January 2, 2019

On Wednesday, Lexington Police Officers got their source of sugar rushes back after the doughnut company, which is heralded in the South, offered to send doughnuts their way, Fox Lexington affiliate WDKY reported.

Sorry for your loss. Our thoughts are with you, Lexington PD. However, we were able to find an officer that had access to some donuts. pic.twitter.com/5nq8l5dKaN

— Montgomery County Fire and Rescue EEO (@MCFRSEEO) January 2, 2019

Other first-responder units took time to acknowledge the loss as well.

???? We’re thinking of you during this difficult time...and have more doughnuts on the way! ?? https://t.co/9hPDMieFa1

— Krispy Kreme (@krispykreme) January 1, 2019
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