Tampa, FL – On Monday, Sept. 1, a heartwarming moment unfolded when a little girl posed for Tampa K-9 Officer Bush’s body-worn camera.

Footage released by the Tampa Police Department shows the girl smiling at the camera after Officer Bush said, “Say cheese.”

Excited by the experience, she eagerly asked to “do it again” before the officer paused the recording to show her the footage.

The Tampa Police Department said, “While on patrol, K-9 Officer Bush showed a curious little one how her body-worn camera works, capturing a picture-perfect community policing moment.”

Moments like this highlight how community policing can create joyful connections with neighbors, one smile at a time.

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