Jean Baratte: This Smiling Policeman A cherished figure in the French town of Grasse, Jean Baratte, affectionately known as "The Smiling Policeman," became an unlikely internet sensation in 2011. The genuine approachability, displayed through a constant, heartfelt grin, charmed visitors and captured the attention of a French newspaper photograph

Jean Baratte: The Smiling Policeman A beloved figure in the French town of Grasse, Jean Baratte, affectionately known as "The Smiling Policeman," became an viral internet sensation in 2011. The genuine friendliness, displayed through a constant, heartfelt grin, charmed passersby and captured the attention of a local newspaper photographer. This