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Now, the Broward County city right next to Fort Lauderdale has a police car that reflects its all-inclusive spirit. The Wilton Manors Police Department has redesigned a squad car with a giant rainbow –– a longtime symbol of pride for the LGBT community. The Palm Springs Police Department is rolling out a new police cruiser maybe you've already seen it. It's a new cop car wrapped in rainbow in the spirit of pride.

PSPD officials said the. The police department in Miami Beach, Florida, covered one of its cars in stripes from the LGBTQ Progress flag and rolled it through the Miami Beach Pride Parade last month, as the. “Over the years, @GOALny [Gay Officers Action League NY] has demonstrated unwavering commitment to promoting universal acceptance and inclusion for all members of the LGBTQIA+ community,” NYPD Commissioner Keechant Sewell tweeted last Friday, alongside a picture of the Pride-themed vehicles.

After the unveiling the Miami Police Department and sixteen (16) other Law Enforcement agencies from Miami-Dade County will join forces in a multi-jurisdictional LGBTQ+ Police Pride Caravan for unity, transparency, and community awareness. Rainbows are popping up everywhere across Indianapolis for Pride Month — on flags, clothing, storefronts and more recently, a police car.

While Pride Month has its origins in the Stonewall riots, in which gay and transgendered activists actively fought back against New York City police, many law enforcement agencies now adopt rainbow colors each June in a gesture of solidarity with the LGBTQ community. More: What is the history behind Pride Month?

In addition to its "Policing with Pride" vehicle, IMPD changed the profile images on both its Facebook and Twitter accounts to a badge with a rainbow background. It's the third year in a row IMPD has done so. What a embarrassment to the men and women that wear this badge," said one Facebook commenter last week. This should represent our great police officers job and loyalty to all people, not a platform!

Shame on you whomever is responsible for this post! Others echoed the same remarks, saying "Our forefathers are turning in their graves to see what this country has become. The negative comments come as a slew of anti-LGBTQ laws are making their way across the Hoosier state and the country at large — from policies critics fear might "out" transgender children at school to challenging library books with LGBTQ themes.

More: Hamilton East library has moved nearly 1, teen books so far.

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Here are 5 of them. Many social media users thanked IMPD for its position, some pointing out not all law enforcement officers who wear a badge are straight. Gay and Lesbian officers put their lives in danger to protect us every day," on commenter said on IMPD's Facebook page. Kindness is free, folks. Parades, festivals, picnics and dozens of other events have been planned across Indiana this month as a way of promoting visibility within the community.

In Indianapolis, the Indy Pride Festival happens from 11 a.

Indianapolis, IN A parade with floats, vehicles and walking groups will take place at Mass Avenue Massachusetts Ave. Indianapolis, IN and is free to attend. Indy Pride Here's what you need to know about parking, tickets and entertainment. Indianapolis Star. Show Caption. Hide Caption. Indy Pride Parade sights and sounds. Facebook Twitter Email. Share your feedback to help improve our site!