It was first step in bringing the Wichita Police Department together with the community.

Now, the "First Step" barbecue has garnered Wichita Police Chief Gordon Ramsay an invitation to the White House.

A summit on community policing will take place on Friday, but Ramsay won't be in attendance.

City of Wichita officials say he is the justice of the peace for a wedding.

The city is working with the White House to schedule a future meeting.

Hundreds of Wichitans and law enforcement officers turned out for the "First Step" barbecue.

Video of the event and dancing officers has gone viral.