Posted on 06/24/2017 7:56:37 AM PDT by Snickering Hound
If Houston Police Chief Art Acevedo has anything to say about it, his officers will shine at the head of the city's Pride Parade.
The department's new "Pride Car" is ready to go. It's gassed up. Rainbow decals gleam from every side, saluting Houston's lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender community.
Acevedo plans to be front and center Saturday and he's strongly encouraged his top leadership to join him in the march.
"By actually participating ... we send a very powerful message that we're an inclusive department," he said, "where every segment of society is welcome, is respected, and will be protected by the Houston Police Department."
But not everyone is ready to join the parade. The prospect of marching in the free-spirited gay-rights celebration has some members of his leadership crying foul, and pictures of the festive cruiser sparked contentious debate on social media from nonplussed naysayers.
"Our duty is to protect and serve, not participate in an event that completely goes against our religious beliefs," said one commander, who asked not to be identified.
The behind-the-scenes brouhaha comes as Acevedo — who just celebrated six months as the city's top cop — continues his efforts to remake the department and bring it in line with his ethos for "relational policing."
He's made it clear he expects his command staff to maintain a visible presence at major community events.
When asked about the complaints Friday, Acevedo said he hadn't received any pushback from subordinates, only a call from the union asking if attendance was mandatory.
"If people are available, like any other community event, I expect them to be there," he said. "If they're not available, and they have a conflict, they just have to let me know."
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We like it right up the pooper,y'all!
What will they do for pedophile pride month?
They throw around the word inclusive a lot, don’t they.. It’s not what they saw it means.
Someone tell me why the police have to celebrate sodomy, instead of just doing their jobs?
Because it’s cheaper than replacing the squad cars that will be set on fire and settling a lawsuit.
When you look in the eyes of the folks in this photo, they don’t look happy, they look miserable like the rest of humanity, but I give them credit for trying to have fun while sentenced to live on earth.
If there is a way to waste taxpayer money the liberals will find it.
When I was a kid the police passed out lollipops to the kids at the local parades.
What are these homo-friendly politicians ordering the police to pass out at this parade?
Fun for me fun has never involved looking like a deranged schizophrenic nor has it ever involved exposing myself to some of the ugliest and most disgusting communicable diseases known to medical science.
Excuse me while I go slit my wrists.
Gay used to mean happy and carefree. Faggies are anything but.
They are in your face demanding acceptance and approval, though.
Different strokes for different folks, does everybody have the same idea of fun? Some like watching golf. Some like skiing. Some like playing poker. Some like charity work.
your choice
Deviancy. At one time detested, then accepted, now celebrated. I guess the next step is forced participation.
A cop car honoring taking it up the poop hole. Lucky cop there who gets to drive that.
This is normalizing and celebrating mental illness.
LGBT parades, marches, interviews, TV shows and on and on...All for 3.5% of the population...
What a sick society liberals have created...
Texans living in the People's Socialist Kakistocracy of Austin had this POS as police chief long enough. Now Houston is stuck with this fudgepacking fan.
Guess he’s trying to make Houston into San Fran, as he did Austin. He spends a lot of time smoozing with the identity groups while the crime rate soars. Good luck, Houston.
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