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Ottawa police chief Charles Bordeleau has backed off his previously announced intentions to wear a police-issued uniform in the Capital Pride parade after intense discussions with members of the LGBTQ2 and police communities.
The chief said Monday he will wear a police golf shirt in the Aug. 27 parade instead.
Bordeleau, who previously said he would wear his full police uniform despite pleas from parade organizers not to, said the controversy over whether Ottawa police officers would wear their uniforms in the parade has become “national” in scope.
“The exclusion of the police uniform in Pride parades has become a national issue, and it seems to have divided the local LGBTQ2 communities and the wider community. I know we can overcome this issue by working together,” he said in a statement Monday.
He said he has held meetings with police officers in the LGBTQ2 community who advised him that wearing the uniform in the annual event may ultimately create divisions in the community.
“The LGBTQ2 members that I met with expressed hurt and frustration about the request to exclude uniforms for off duty officers at Pride this year. The majority also felt that attending Pride in uniform would not help us build trust. After reviewing the options, they decided not to wear their uniforms during this year’s Pride Parade and will wear other OPS identified clothing. I fully support this decision.”
Last month, organizers of Ottawa Capital Pride asked police officers not to wear their uniforms during the annual march. The group’s concerns stemmed from the opinions of LGBTQ2 youth, who spoke up about issues at Capital Pride’s community consultations and stated that uniformed police officers would make some people feel uncomfortable.
The request sparked controversy with many politicians, including Ottawa Mayor Jim Watson, who disagreed with the request by festival organizers.
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The chief said Monday he will wear a police golf shirt in the Aug. 27 parade instead.
Bordeleau, who previously said he would wear his full police uniform despite pleas from parade organizers not to, said the controversy over whether Ottawa police officers would wear their uniforms in the parade has become “national” in scope.
“The exclusion of the police uniform in Pride parades has become a national issue, and it seems to have divided the local LGBTQ2 communities and the wider community. I know we can overcome this issue by working together,” he said in a statement Monday.
He said he has held meetings with police officers in the LGBTQ2 community who advised him that wearing the uniform in the annual event may ultimately create divisions in the community.
“The LGBTQ2 members that I met with expressed hurt and frustration about the request to exclude uniforms for off duty officers at Pride this year. The majority also felt that attending Pride in uniform would not help us build trust. After reviewing the options, they decided not to wear their uniforms during this year’s Pride Parade and will wear other OPS identified clothing. I fully support this decision.”
Last month, organizers of Ottawa Capital Pride asked police officers not to wear their uniforms during the annual march. The group’s concerns stemmed from the opinions of LGBTQ2 youth, who spoke up about issues at Capital Pride’s community consultations and stated that uniformed police officers would make some people feel uncomfortable.
The request sparked controversy with many politicians, including Ottawa Mayor Jim Watson, who disagreed with the request by festival organizers.
More to come.
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