Taupo police officer Ross Humphrey _ who has this week become an internet sensation _ says when he's on the beat at night in the Taupo town centre he'll occasionally bust out a dance move or two if the opportunity arises.
And with that practice, plus a background in amateur musical theatre, it was no trouble at all for the Taupo constable to give a demo of his impressive dancing skills at a recent community day out in Taupo.
Mr Humphrey, who is a member of the Tauhara-Paetiki Neighbourhood Policing Team, was challenged to a dance-off against Taupo District Council community projects officer Veronica King at a council Our Neighbourhood event on Sunday, February 24.
He went on to give an impressive dancing display incorporating a variety of moves from Gangnam style to robot dancing, the on-the-ground caterpillar, and ironically, the burglar move.
However despite whoops and cheers from the crowd for Mr Humphrey's inspired performance, Ms King was crowed the winner by popular vote.