A South African cop in shorts is serving the heat on social media, and it is all for good reason, too, as winter is over and spring (the warm season) takes off in the country.

While the men and women in blue have a pledge to serve and protect, this officer decidely went the extra mile as he offered up some eye candy for the SA fashion police, thanks to the tight-fitting shorts he is seen wearing.

The police officer is shown in full police uniform, complete with a service weapon conspicuously strapped to his right thigh.

It is very rare for police officers to wear shorts in South Africa.