A Long Island police officer has become an internet sensation after a video showed him joining a group of schoolchildren for an impromptu soccer game while wearing his full uniform. The clip, posted on Instagram, has racked up more than 1 million likes.

Officer Kevin Martinez of the Suffolk County Police Department was filmed at the SSG James D. McNaughton Memorial Park in Centereach, New York, dribbling past the kids and even challenging them to a one-on-one. Martinez, a former Division II college star at NYIT, showed he has not lost his touch.

Viewers praised the officer for building bridges with the community in the most joyful way. The department shared the video, saying moments like these show the human side of policing. Comments poured in from around the world, with many calling it the best thing on the internet this week. Martinez has since become something of a local celebrity.