First time he gave a straight answer to a question

anybody who's ever worn a vest, whether it be civilian, police, or military has done this just naturally. It's just more comfortable

“21 seconds ago”💀

Same in the military. Wearing body armor feels uncomfortable after the 5th hour and it’s feels so good to take it off

That actually seems pretty reasonable, and also makes you look "relaxed and chill" 👍

I saw many soldiers in the war zone do the same thing. Sometimes it's because you're carrying so much weight on it, that it temporarily eases the strain on your shoulder. And in cold weather, it kept my fingers warm.

Can I ask you a question? Johnny: good question

"Because it's really comfortable" Fair enough, sir, fair enough!

As an ex soldier I can confirm: when wearing body armor, it's comfortable to hold your vest. Especially in hot areas, you can hold your vest away from your body slightly to allow for more airflow.

When you wear bags in front and in back, put your hand on bag’s straps. It’s comfortable.

Dude that cop light looks sick 😮

Wow!!! I have always wondered why the police were doing that. Thanks for the info!!! ❤

My PD says they do this so their hands aren’t hovering over the weapons. Makes you more approachable, because even just passive hands floating over a gun can cause peoples’ anxiety to spike

When I was in the army, we did the exact same when wearing our full kit. I knew the answer right away.

It's crazy how time flies..... Just 17 years ago, this man played Freddie on iCarly, now he's serving the community as a police officer. Good job, Nathan!

Thank you for your service❤

As someone who was in football, our shoulder pads are very similar to bullet proof vests, and yeah, it’s just because it’s comfortable lol.

No he’s actually right, it just feels better and if your hands are cold it helps warm them.

The comfort turned into another form of confidence and vitalism

That's cool he answered the question in 21 seconds

"I don't know where else to put my hands." 😂😂

Yup. Takes the pressure off the shoulders. 15 years as an infantryman taught me that you will take comfort where you can find it. :)

remember when this guy done spin art

Good answers to decent questions.😊

In my opinion it looks cool, also makes you look less threatening.

Vests are uncomfortable themselves. Sometimes, you just use your hands to relieve your body of the weight and allow your body to breathe.

Respectful Salutations to the Police Authority.

One hand over the hood of the safariland the other tucked up top of the vest ahhhh so much comfort

Veterans understand. It’s an easy and very comfortable way to relax your arms and even keep them warm if it’s windy or cold out.

As a military man I second this. With all the stuff we had on our vests or this case his belt sharp edges are a thing so having a supported place to put your hand is awesome, also opens the vest up for air circulation, HOPE THIS HELPS!

This dude answers so fast that comment was made 20 seconds ago

As a football player I can confirm that this is true Edit: 40 likes is a lot to me thanks guys🤑 Edit:50 likes MOM IM FAMOUS

Same with body armor. The hand creates a gap which helps with the heat and it just feels nice

From what I understand is that it pulls the vest away from you so you can breath easier.

Bro just 21 seconds later he already got replied💀

Cold nights in the field… don’t worry vest got you covered lol. Stayed stuffing my hands inside for the comfort/warmth

I wore a weighted vest for the first time the other day while hiking. I was shocked at how my hands naturally wanted to rest in the collar lol. It's definitely just the default position you feel comfortable

Yep, anyone who wears vests know about this. It's so comfortable. Plus it will warm your hands when it's cold or give more fresh air to your chest when it's hot

Its comfortable, convenient, keeps your hands warm but you're still within your work space and can access your tools easily.

This guy should do some asmr cause dude that vest is going crazy with the sounds

It's also a good habit to keep your hands from going into your pockets ( which is a BAD habit.) It keeps your hands in a good place to move fast and always be ready. Thank you for all you do!

Same reason our hands are tucked in our pants when we're chillin'on the couch at home.

Vest, backpack with a chest strap, or thick jacket, it doesn't matter. It's just a comfortable position and you fall into it naturally.

Same thing as football players and their pads, it just relieves pressure and it’s comfortable

This is the something football players do with chest pads it is honestly just for comfort and looking cool

It's a nice, comfortable resting spot. Also, if you give it a slight tug from that resting position, you get some nice airflow going. Those vest really do make you feel hot, especially in the summer.

Thanks for explaining. Always wondered and figured it was a power pose thing.

Anybody who has protective gear like football, military, or police would know how comfortable and cool looking it is

That's the most Occam's Razor answer I've heard all day, and I love it.

My hands get cold, my sweaty ass vest warms them up quick.

The last time I saw this dude,he was an artist.bro had some character development

I feel like it’s a literal flex

Working on the water we wear life jackets a lot and we all hold onto our life jackets or put our arms in them for comfort. You hardly think about it. It’s somewhere to hang your arms lol

What a straight up DIRTY cop. He literally listened to that teenager say he’s going to say whatever he needed to say to get her taken out of that house. He didn’t care he was going to say ANYTHING WHATEVER IS NEEDED. The cop was literally standing right there listening to him confess that was his intent then not even 3 minutes later there he goes answering pointed questions by the same cop DIRECTING him on what was needed to be said yes to then and ONLY then did he say WHATEVER was needed to get his mother removed. This is crapy police work and they are going to permanently sever whatever was left of this mother and son relationship. Disgusting. That cop and all those cops who allowed that to happen like that should be stripped of their badge and fired. If they have shown to have this level of integrity then wow they cannot be trusted when need to handle more important matters. Their word and integrity must of a certain level to command the respect needed for that job. Those are disgraceful jokes. Not officers of the law.

It’s cause it’s hella fukin comfy, that’s why!

The double collar hold is goated

As a librarian, I keep my hands like this on my cardigan

Good to see police prioritising their own comfort over others . Your body says combative 🤷‍♂️

That was anticlimactic LOL! It's just comfortable:)

Finally someone said it, I remember someone asked me a similar question about resting your hand near your weapon but not grabbing or holding it. I think people don't understand it uncomfortable weird and awkward just to have your hand straight down to your side. I learned that while I was a Marine Security Guard.

Yup, as a former MP I can personally approve this. Especially the times when it's cold its really comfortable to slide your both hands under the vest from the sides.

I’m no cop but when I was in school my librarian uniform had a vest, I would usually just default to grabbing my vest in some way lol

Alfonso shows the officer is nervous or uncomfortable and wants to feel in your case more comfortable

I remembered i always thought this until one day at school i started wearing my bookbag backwards (on my chest instead of my back) because it would hurt my back after a while. And I soon realized after a while of having my bookbag on my chest that i would naturally hold my hands in those positions for more comfortablility, and then it instantly clicked to me why officers do it. 😂😂

Us construction workers do the same with our vests. It's just comfy

Whenever I wear a weighted vest for training I’m always tucking my hands right over my chest inside the vest… it’s fr cozy as heck for some reason. 😂

Niko was just Curious about Why you were holding your Vest

Nothing wrong with being comfortable in all that gear, much love & thank you for your service brother 🔥💯❤️

A lot of people can say all the crap they want about him doing spin paint but I mean that was just a hobby I’m assuming this man has a family to support and he Stepped up to the call to protect and serve and keep his community safe for his family and all others! In my opinion big props my man ✊🏻💯

They also do it so that they are always on guard, my self defense teacher was in the military fighting in various countries and conditions, putting your hands on you vest shows that you are alert of your surroundings in case the opponent tries to attack. Hope this helped!

Same with football pads idk why but it’s comfy

Are you allowed to bring your cop car home? So many Likes! Thanks guys! Love the support, why dont you subscribe to the short creator though, and dont like my comment?

"I'd normally put my hands in my pockets but I can't access them right now." As well as, "It's helping me breathe." Are also top answers 😂😂

Looks tougher ,I'll just leave it at that, I'm married 😂

Can also be translated into football when you have no where to put your hands😂

When I played football in high school, everyone also held onto the gear like that. There’s no other reason other than it just being comfortable

It's not just comfortable, if you're wearing a vest and duty belt and stuff, where you have all kinds of gear all over your body, it blocks many of the places you would usually put your hands. You naturally start looking for somewhere to put your hands, and the vest is just the natural place.

I WANT BACK THE PAINT 😭

Never wear a wedding ring on duty 😂😆

Dudes an artist

I used to also wonder this until I got my own plate carrier. It became obvious very quickly lol

This guy is so kind he is answering rude quantains calmly

It’s like a relaxing position people naturally catch onto

Keeping your hands up and ready to react and defend a sudden attack while appearing calm is smart. I like to cross my arms but one hand up on the chin, casually , but ready to deflect a strike.

I'm actually pulling mine away from my body because the damn thing doesn't breath and I'm trying to get even the slightest breeze through it.

bro took first responders to real 21sec thats a record

Me when i wear blazer Right hand holds on to the inside pocket

As a restaurant worker, I hold my apron like that because it feels good 😂

woah- first you went from making abstract paintings to a police officer, nice!

No, my school officer said it’s because whenever they sit down or something the vest always goes up and hits their neck or whatever

THEY THINK THERE STILL ON FOOTBALL FIELD

I used to be a cop for a few years. The vest is also a good pillow. When you sit in your unit your vest sort of moves up a little like a turtle shell and you just let your head fall down and rest your chin on top the vest. But the vest gets hot, and you're constantly adjusting it, moving it around, pulling the neck part away from you, etc. It's literally like having a turtle shell. Most police vests can stop any handgun, but not rifle. Knife can go through a vest like butter.

As an OIF veteran, this is the only correct answer. It's comfortable, and my hands aren't in my pocket. Happy Sarge= well, less grumpy Sarge.

The sass lol

“My family got killed brutally” Also him “good question.”

It's also (at least in the UK) to prove that the officer hasn't hit, or tried to hit you, if they keep their hands on their vest at all times. It's probably phased out now that bodycams are a thing, but in the past with CCTV on buildings it made it more obvious that they hadn't tried to hit you, even if you claim they had

Also in the Army I would do the same so my hands were above my waist while talking to someone. It’s a good way to keep your guard up while not looking aggresive

"Captain Price pose."

Also because usually placing their hands on their duty belt is most comfy but it turns into "WHY IS YOUR HAND ON YOUR GUN, YOU'RE BAD COP"

I hold my vest like this because it allows me to react faster to someone doing something unexpected when talking to them. Holding the vest simply allows me to already have my hands up in a very relaxed, unagressive way... Stay safe!