Not everyone is amused by viral videos of officers lip syncing in their police units posted on social media. Today, Acadia Parish Sheriff K.P. Gibson offered this statement:

This morning I have received numerous calls from media outlets regarding a Crowley Police Officer posting a lip sync challenge on Facebook to the Acadia Parish Sheriff’s Office.

This email is to advise everyone that our agency will not participate in this challenge. I feel that when a deputy puts on our uniform, they are representing the public by doing everything within our power to deter, stop and fight criminal activity. On or off duty, that uniform represents not only our department but the citizens we serve, that being the tax payers of our parish. I would much rather see our deputies focusing on the spike in criminal activity rather than a Face Book Challenges.

Here’s one of videos that have been shared by thousands: