Dancing traffic cops bust a move at DNC in Charlotte

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Clayton County (Ga.) Sheriff's Deputy John Strutko dances as he directs traffic Wednesday, Sept. 5, 2012, in Charlotte, N.C., during the second day of the Democratic National Convention.

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Deputy John Strutko, of the Clayton Georgia County Sheriff department, directs traffic while people arrive for the second day of the 2012 Democratic National Convention.

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Clayton County (Ga.) Sheriff Capt. Samuel Smith dances as he directs traffic, Wednesday, Sept. 5, 2012, in Charlotte, N.C., during the second day of the Democratic National Convention.

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Spectators photograph a Clayton County (Ga.) Sheriff's deputy dancing as he directs traffic, Wednesday, Sept. 5, in Charlotte, N.C.

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A sheriff's deputy puts a bit of creativity into directing traffic as people arrive for the second day of the 2012 Democratic National Convention at the Time Warner Arena September 4, 2012 in Charlotte, North Carolina.

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Clayton County (Ga.) Sheriff Capt. Samuel Smith reacts to a spectators comments about his dancing while directing traffic, Wednesday, Sept. 5, 2012, in Charlotte, N.C.

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Democrats gather in Charlotte, N.C., to officially nominate President Barack Obama and Vice President Joe Biden as the party's candidates for the 2012 presidential election.

Looks like the cops directing traffic at the Democratic National Convention in Charlotte are having a bit of fun as they work. I can't help but think of the Bee Gees song, 'Stayin Alive.' Another picture editor here thinks one photo looks like a Lady Gaga dance step. What song do you think they're dancing to?

See the video from the Charlotte NBC station on their website.

Traffic cops in Charlotte, North Carolina are creating quite a show by directing traffic using dance moves that pay tribute to Michael Jackson's "Thriller." Early TODAY's Lynn Berry reports.

 

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Is this a great country ...or what?

  • 2 votes
Reply#1 - Wed Sep 5, 2012 6:19 PM EDT

Gee, where I live they just wave their arms. B-O-R-I-N-G!

    Reply#2 - Wed Sep 5, 2012 6:39 PM EDT

    Beyond the call of duty. It's giving back to all including themselves. It brings people together. We need more of this in our society and not just from police officers.

    • 1 vote
    Reply#3 - Wed Sep 5, 2012 6:42 PM EDT

    more gay bs

      Reply#4 - Wed Sep 5, 2012 7:33 PM EDT

      LIghten up

      • 1 vote
      #4.1 - Wed Sep 5, 2012 9:16 PM EDT
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      Way cool method to lighten the atmosphere.

      • 1 vote
      Reply#5 - Wed Sep 5, 2012 7:43 PM EDT

      I almost shed tears, see all the smiling faces..

        Reply#6 - Thu Sep 6, 2012 3:54 PM EDT

        it might be the democratic convention, but at least the guys know how to make a good day out of a long day at work...

        10 thumbs up

          Reply#7 - Mon Sep 17, 2012 11:57 AM EDT
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