If you are ever pulled over in Tampa, Florida, you can rest easy knowing that the officer conducting the traffic stop cares about members of the LGBTQ community. Indeed, as the officer scribbles out your ticket for going slightly above the speed limit, you can reflect on the plight of those who are mistreated because of their sexuality or gender identity.
Why?
Because during Pride Month, the Tampa Police Department has issued rainbow-colored Progress Pride Flag badges to their officers. That’s right, folks. Peace officers who wish to signal their virtue while chasing down bad guys can do so by sporting one of these shiny new badges for the public to see and say “Ooooh, now THAT is one tolerant police officer!”
In a video posted on X, two officers explained the purpose of the badge:
“We all want to feel safe and respected no matter who we are. Our newest Commemorative badge,…
