Chief Michael Pickett’s hair was lined up. Badge on, beard sculpted.
And in the Instagram video posted Oct. 31 by Essence magazine, the leader of Birmingham, Alabama’s police force attracted nearly 5,000 comments from online admirers fawning over his appearance.
“Since it’s Halloween, we feel we deserve a little treat,” the Essence caption said. “Birmingham Police Chief Michael Pickett is arresting hearts all over the internet, and he’s got us wanting to protect and serve. Wee-ooh-wee-ooh-wee. Like a cop car!”…