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City officials respond to backlash against heavy police involvement at Philly Pride
City officials are addressing complaints about heavy police presence at Philly Pride, with social media videos showing numerous officers and barricades. LGBTQ+ leaders criticized excessive force and disrespectful actions by police, while the police commissioner cited the event's scale as a challenge.
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