Policing Pride (1) - 8 November 2015

Palm Springs Pride 2015 was a very happy event made so in part by effective but low-key policing as crowd and traffic control were managed with a light touch.

The mission statement of the Palm Springs Police reads:

"The men and women of the Palm Springs Police Department, empowered by and in partnership with the community, are dedicated to providing professional, ethical, and courteous service to all."

and, in one of the great holiday destinations of the US, whether at special events or routinely, this appears to be fulfilled.

The Honda ST1300 is the stock bike of the Palm Springs Police and a couple went up and down to help to ensure the steady movement of the parade and the safety of the crowd.

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