Associated Press
PORTLAND, Maine — A Maine police officer’s rendition of “O Holy Night” is winning accolades online.
Portland Police Officer Jeremy Turner was a music major at the University of Southern Maine before walking a beat. He recently decided to put his voice to use to spread Yuletide cheer in a city park.
The video posted on Facebook has been shared several thousand times.
Turner says he burst into song on Saturday on a dare by a fellow officer.
Portland Police Chief Michael Sauschuck approves of the singing officer. He says the video’s popularity serves to “humanize” law enforcement officers.
Portland PD Singing Police Officer This last Saturday evening while on a winter footbeat Off. Jeremy Turner showcased one of his lesser known (at least around the department) talents. It seems his impromptu performance was well received, we hope you enjoy it as much as the crowd did.. Thank you Off. Keller for filming this amazing performance. Please feel free to share this video. #singingpoliceofficer
Posted by Andrew Hutchings on Wednesday, December 20, 2017