Arkansas police officer Tommy Norman has a very busy schedule. He makes snows angels. He dives down slip-and-slides. He gets his face painted. And he always saves time for a dance break.
If that doesn't sound like ordinary police work, it's because Tommy Norman isn't an ordinary police officer.
Norman has long been locally famous for his unique, community-building approach to policing. But now, thanks to social media, he's gained worldwide recognition — and 1.2 million Instagram followers to boot.
Here's why people love Officer Norman so much:
This is Officer Tommy Norman of the North Little Rock Police Department in Arkansas. He's been on the force since 1998 and he is beloved by members of his community.
What's his secret?
Officer Norman spends time getting to know the people he serves. It's a concept called community policing — and it fosters mutual respect between police and civilians.
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