Brad Paisley Is Honoring Local Police Officers At Concerts With “Mr. Policeman” Bit

As an artist, you typically don’t want to be surrounded by the authorities while you are up on stage.

That being said, Brad Paisley has been proving lately that there is an exception. Cops are welcome to crowd the stage and surround the artist… if it’s all a bit to honor the brave men and women who serve. The “Remind Me” singer has been inviting the authorities up on stage at every concert he’s put on recently, and it’s a great way to pay respect the boys (and gals) in blue.

It’s also the perfect way to tie in Paisley’s “Mr. Policeman.”

Brad Paisley dedicating a part of his show to shine a spotlight on local authorities has been greatly appreciated by the various police departments. The Bridgeport Police Department put out a very heartfelt message directed at Brad Paisley after the country star brought members of their squad up on stage.

They were honored to be a part of the night when he swung through Connecticut, and stated that being up on stage for Paisley’s “Mr. Policeman” bit during his show created a memory that will last a lifetime:

“Last night was one for the books. A huge thank you to the Hartford HealthCare Amphitheater and country music legend Brad Paisley for taking the time to recognize the hard work of our Bridgeport Police officers. Being invited on stage was something our officers will never forget, and it meant a lot to everyone in the department…

To Brad Paisley and his crew, thank you for standing with law enforcement and showing that support in such a meaningful way. From a recruitment standpoint, just imagine showing up to work and hanging out with Brad Paisley for the night. That is a memory that will last a lifetime. To all the officers who worked the detail last night, thank you for representing the department with pride and professionalism.”

And Paisley didn’t just bring up the police for his Connecticut show.

Many other recent performances have featured that very same “sketch,” if you want to call it that, where the police surround Paisley on stage, and he hands out guitar picks to them (and points out that they “aren’t a bribe.”) Just a couple of days ago, the 52-year-old was a part of Kingsport, Tennessee’s “Fun Fest,” and he made sure to dedicate a portion of the night to “Kingsport’s finest.” He also honored police officers in Wilmington, North Carolina, recently.

Obviously it’s a bit, but it still is a little weird seeing the country star surrounded by police on stage:

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