San Francisco sheriffs call out Kiwi police in lip sync battle
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RFor video go to nzherald.co.nz emember the Running Man Challenge that took the world by storm? Officers from the San Francisco Deputy Sheriffs’ Association have stepped it up a notch and challenged New Zealand Police to a lip sync battle.
Sheriffs from San Francisco have recorded a video of themselves belting out classic tunes in a bid to showcase their officers’ more playful sides.
In the video, officers are armed with microphones and guitars as they sing Save Me, San Francisco by Train, We’re Not Gonna Take It by Twisted Sister and U Can’t Touch This by MC Hammer.
Iconic images of San Francisco locations can be seen in the background, including Crooked St on Lombard and the famous San Francisco Cable Cars.
The Sheriffs’ Association say they created the video after being challenged by other departments across the US and wanted to showcase their softer side to the public of San Francisco.
“We have incorporated a modern song about San Francisco and then
crespond to the challenge with a rock concert because we’re not gonna take it, being challenged that is.
“On a daily basis our job is to protect and serve. At times we seem serious and have to make splitsecond decisions to protect San Franciscans, fellow city employees, fellow peace officers and even ourselves at times. I want to let you know we do care about you, that is our purpose.”
But the lip sync battle isn’t over yet, with the San Fran crew calling out New Zealand Police. The Sheriffs’ Association said they’ve taken aim at their Kiwi colleagues following their brilliant recruitment video that went viral earlier this year.
“The San Francisco Deputy Sheriffs’ Association challenges Alameda Deputy Sheriffs’ Association and we are challenging our overseas friends at the New Zealand Auckland Police Department. We just might be the first to challenge a law enforcement agency overseas.”
In 2016, New Zealand police first released a video of their selfdescribed “twinkle-toed staff” taking part in the Running Man challenge.
The original Running Man police video received tens of millions of views.