Watch: Ohio Police Officer Jumps Into Cheer Routine at Alma Mater
What to Know
- A Toledo police officer joined her former high school's cheerleading squad during a football game after being invited onto the field by her old coach.
- Video of the officer performing the routine in full uniform went viral, with the officer saying she still remembered the moves from her time as a cheerleader.
- The officer said she hopes the moment helps people see police officers as approachable members of the community who enjoy interacting with the public.
By Cliff Pinckard
Source cleveland.com
TOLEDO, OH—A Toledo police officer decided to join the cheerleading squad during a recent football game at her former high school for a routine that has now gone viral.
WTOL Channel 11 reports Brooklyn Esser, in full uniform, still remembered the moves while the Whitmer High School’s band played its fight song. Her former cheerleading coach saw Esser and invited her to participate, WTVG Channel 13 reports.
“Seeing them all have fun, I was kind of missing out,” Esser said. “But my coach actually came over to me and she was like, ‘Brooklyn, get out here.’”
WTVG reports Esser was a cheerleader while attending Whitmer less than 10 years ago. Esser told WTOL that she hopes the fun moment results in a positive view of police officers.
“Police officers are actual humans,” she said. “We like to have fun. We like to not be so serious all the time. We like to interact with the community.”
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