https://www.rt.com/uk/532778-lgbt-rainbow-police-cars/?utm_referrer=https%3A%2F%2Fzen.yandex.com

Facing an epidemic of stabbings and other violence, UK police have been criticised for prioritising mean social media comments instead by painting Pride-themed colors on their cars to encourage more reporting of “hate crimes.” The aim of the so-called “hate crime cars” is to inspire more confidence among gay and transgender victims of mean comments that police will have a sympathetic ear. UK police promoted the Pride-themed makeovers in an Instagram post earlier this month, asking followers whether they had seen such cars or knew why they existed.

“Cars are there in the communities on normal policing patrol just to show the community that we want you to come forward,” Chief Constable Julie Cooke said. “It is there to try and give confidence to our LGBT+ community, but also to other underrepresented groups.”