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Golden Police Debut New Decal In Celebration Of Pride Month
Pride Month is underway, and the Golden Police Department is letting the community know that it protects and serves *all* people.
GOLDEN, CO — The Golden Police Department has unveiled a special decal in celebration of Pride Month. It's the same old decal, but just a lot more colorful.
Police departments across the country have been showing their LGBTQ support this month with rainbow decals on social media, flags and even patrol cars.
It's a growing tradition for police departments to change their decals in support of movements, including Police Memorial Week and Black History Month.
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Some police union representatives have opposed such shows of support, saying they are concerned it will be a "slippery slope" if hate groups decide to lobby to be supported; however that hasn't stopped the departments from taking a stand.
Rainbow flags have been proudly displayed in cities and towns across Colorado in celebration of Pride Month.
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