video<\/a> posted on Twitter by Lincolnshire Police showed four uniformed officers performing the dance, which was then joined by several locals.<\/p>\n\n\n\nHowever, after posting the video online, the police force was bashed for spending time at the festival rather than tackling crime.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
“What a joke Lincoln Police, please do the job you signed up for, show respect for the uniform you’re wearing,” one person said on social media.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
“Fellow Lincoln residents,” said another. Tell the operator that there’s a Pride event at your house the next time you’re burgled and you want the cops to come.”<\/p>\n\n\n\n
“I’m a woman, and your actions make me feel less safe,” a third person said of the police.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
“I want a police force that takes MVAWG (male violence against women and girls) seriously, one that is dedicated to increasing rape convictions, and one that takes violence seriously.”<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Lincolnshire Police Chief Constable Chris Haward, however, has responded to the criticism.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
“Lincoln Pride is a celebration of inclusivity and representation within the LGBTQ+ community, and we are there as Lincolnshire Police to support them and build trust in our service.”<\/p>\n\n\n\n
“We want everyone who comes to Lincoln Pride to know that we are here for them and that our service to the communities of Lincolnshire is truly inclusive; we aim to treat every member of the public we serve fairly and impartially.”<\/p>\n\n\n\n
“Pride is one of many wonderful community events in the county that we are there to police but also to allow people to see who we are behind the uniform.”<\/p>\n\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
The British police force has been chastised after officers were caught on camera performing the Macarena at a Pride celebration. A video posted on Twitter by Lincolnshire Police showed four … <\/p>\n
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