Jean Baratte: A Kindly Policeman A beloved figure in the French town of Grasse, Jean Baratte, affectionately known as "The Smiling Policeman," became an unexpected internet sensation in 2011. Baratte's genuine approachability, displayed through a constant, heartfelt expression, charmed residents and captured the attention of a French newspaper p

Jean Baratte: A Kindly Policeman A iconic figure in the French town of Grasse, Jean Baratte, affectionately known as "The Smiling Policeman," became an unexpected internet sensation in 2011. His genuine approachability, shown through a constant, heartfelt expression, charmed visitors and captured the attention of a French newspaper photographer.