During a community cookout in Lebanon, Tennessee, police Officer Ariel Feroz Carrillo decided to join in on the fun.

Officer Carrillo put his weapons aside, and got on the grass to breakdance.

Britton Winfree, a community member, admitted that she thought the worst when she noticed Officer Carrillo walk into the cookout.

“But to my surprise, it was the exact opposite,” she said.

Winfree recorded the viral video, including an inspirational message to Officer Carrillo and his partner.

“And I want to tell both of those officers thank you for setting such good examples for all the little kids that were in attendance today.”

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