PEABODY, Mass. — Peabody Police Detective Will DeRoo is used to patrolling local streets to fight crime and help the public.
But over the weekend, he took on a different role: Cow negotiator.
DeRoo came upon two cows walking in tandem along a city street. He sprang into action.
“Come on,” DeRoo is heard in a video trying to negotiate with the cows to move along, and away from a snow-covered yard.
Police shared the video on the department’s Facebook page on Tuesday afternoon.
“While working a patrol shift, you need steady command presence, clear and calm verbal commands, and the patience of someone compassionately negotiating with a herd of cows who strongly believe Saturday night should never end,” police wrote in their post.
DeRoo put those skills to work “as he calmly guided these guys like a seasoned farmer - convincing even cows to make good decisions on a busy Saturday night,” police said.
It was immediately unclear on Tuesday where the cows reside and how they became loose.
This is a developing story. Check back for updates as more information becomes available.
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