THE blue and red lights flashed and the siren roared down Dean Street on Saturday as police officers got in and among the community.
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Officers from both sides of the border came together at QEII Square to make people aware of who police gay and lesbian liaison officers are and what services they provide.
It is the first time the event has been held and it coincides with 25 years of the gay and lesbian liaison officer program in the NSW police.
Liaison officers for the gay and lesbian community, domestic violence, youth and schools were there to greet people passing by and offer information.
Individuals, families, children and shoppers wandered over to the event where they received freebies, information pamphlets and balloons.
Some lucky kids even had a go in the police car.
Kim Rees, who was there with her partner Tamara Coan, said they liked to go along to everything that was gay-pride related.
“I think its really awesome and it’s a positive thing for police,” she said.
“A lot of people sort of view police in a negative way but they are here for our protection, they are here to help and it’s really good that they are celebrating diversity.”
Gay and lesbian liaison officer Raquel Vogel, from Wodonga, joined Albury’s Amy Epstein who organised the event.
Senior Constable Epstein said it was all about breaking down barriers between police and the community.
Albury’s domestic violence liaison officer Alicia Langman said if people know who to look for when they have issues, it may make the process easier.
“It’s to make people aware of who they can contact within the NSW and Victorian police services if they have specific inquiries or needs,” Senior Constable Langman said.