Gay New London Police Officer's Pride Month Post About Discrimination Goes Viral
A social media post about discrimination from a New London police officer who is gay has reached more than a half million people.
Officer Ryan Soccio posted the personal message on LinkedIn about how he and his partner have been treated in the past and has been amazed by the reaction.
“We haven’t always been on the right side of history, you know, from PNE and enforcing Black codes to harassing the LGBTQ community for years in LGBTQ establishments. So, it’s important for us in law enforcement to remember where we’ve come and how far we’ve come, to where we are now,” Soccio said.
Soccio said he has appreciated the support he has received from his post.
“The heartwarming messages, the messages of support and positivity from strangers from people I have never even met. One gentleman from Belgium, from Spain, Costa Rica, from all over just expressing their support and that they also share that pride and support the police most importantly,” Soccio said.
Soccio said it’s a stark contrast to the message from Pride organizers in New York this year who have told the NYPD that they are no longer welcome to march in their parade. Pride events wrap up this weekend.
| by Anonymous | reply 46 | June 28, 2021 6:56 PM
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I'd like to see his nightstick.
| by Anonymous | reply 1 | June 27, 2021 9:26 PM
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He needs to show his hairy cock-a-doodle-doo!
| by Anonymous | reply 3 | June 27, 2021 9:32 PM
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Does he have an onlyfans?
| by Anonymous | reply 5 | June 27, 2021 9:43 PM
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Countdown to some Muslim murdering him.
| by Anonymous | reply 6 | June 27, 2021 10:17 PM
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This is New London CT which is a VERY blue collar, rundown town.
| by Anonymous | reply 9 | June 27, 2021 11:07 PM
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How does one post a video for general viewing on LinkedIn, I didn’t think it was that type of SM?
| by Anonymous | reply 11 | June 27, 2021 11:12 PM
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He has that come hither look. Very sexy.
| by Anonymous | reply 12 | June 27, 2021 11:21 PM
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Sad that’s he got so much push back for being gay in CT
| by Anonymous | reply 13 | June 27, 2021 11:23 PM
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CT is full of assholes, believe me. Not everybody in CT is liberal and gay-supportive.
| by Anonymous | reply 14 | June 27, 2021 11:29 PM
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Is this another inflated story which is supposed to be "heartwarming"?
| by Anonymous | reply 15 | June 27, 2021 11:31 PM
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He warms the heart of my prostate.
| by Anonymous | reply 16 | June 27, 2021 11:34 PM
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Good message, but I don't find him physically attractive. More for you fellow DLers!
| by Anonymous | reply 17 | June 27, 2021 11:39 PM
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are there any photos of him and his husband?
| by Anonymous | reply 19 | June 28, 2021 12:21 AM
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I'd bob on his bobbystick.
| by Anonymous | reply 22 | June 28, 2021 4:04 AM
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Officer Soccio in the community:
| by Anonymous | reply 24 | June 28, 2021 4:09 AM
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New London is a garbage pile. Very low-class town.
| by Anonymous | reply 26 | June 28, 2021 4:12 AM
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R24 Such a heart-warming photo. It warms the cockles of my heart.
| by Anonymous | reply 27 | June 28, 2021 4:21 AM
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He still represents the Oppressor.
| by Anonymous | reply 28 | June 28, 2021 5:19 AM
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It's nice to hear from a good cop for once, but as he looks like one of my older brothers, any attractiveness of his is lost upon me.
| by Anonymous | reply 30 | June 28, 2021 5:41 AM
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R28 - good and decent people who join the police force need to be supported so the entire regime can go through the changes it needs to make. A good gay policeman deserves our support. And when we give it to him, others will follow him into the police force and the changes will slowly start to happen. It won't happen overnight - but it will happen.
See how that works?
| by Anonymous | reply 31 | June 28, 2021 6:53 AM
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There's a 40% chance he'd abuse you
| by Anonymous | reply 32 | June 28, 2021 6:59 AM
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Good for him…
As a cop myself from Philly this needs to happen more and more.
I think it would happen too if we could stay out of the news for some of the things that makes us look bad.
| by Anonymous | reply 33 | June 28, 2021 6:59 AM
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[R31Agreed. I was just saying this. Thanks 👍
| by Anonymous | reply 34 | June 28, 2021 7:02 AM
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For him to be out in New London, CT is amazing. Southeastern CT sure has changed.
| by Anonymous | reply 35 | June 28, 2021 7:26 AM
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He has gorgeous skin colouring. What would you all call that? Bronze? Caremel?
Anyone?
| by Anonymous | reply 37 | June 28, 2021 11:08 AM
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He can kneel on my neck any time
| by Anonymous | reply 38 | June 28, 2021 11:14 AM
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He reminds me of the cop I hooked up with a decade or so ago.
The one who put some of his nightstick in my hole before he fucked me.
| by Anonymous | reply 39 | June 28, 2021 1:26 PM
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I suppose when the majority of Cops were wearing leather back then It was a lot of fantazing going on I’m sure…. Lol…Now it’s just the motorcycle cops who only wear them.. HoTT nonetheless though.
I guess being a cop does have its advantages to some extent.
Now if we could just learn to behave ourselves accordingly and separate our long-suffering EGO from dealing with the public. Things would be a lot better. Hence I emphazize EGO because it’s true.
. Myself not included of course I’m a professional and treat everyone with respect.
Philly Cop here.
| by Anonymous | reply 40 | June 28, 2021 4:13 PM
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R6: ugly Anscher antics as usual
| by Anonymous | reply 41 | June 28, 2021 4:15 PM
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R42 From the force for posting the video?
| by Anonymous | reply 43 | June 28, 2021 5:58 PM
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"A social media post about discrimination from a New London police officer who is gay has reached more than a half million people."
There are 327 million people in just the USA, so not many got the message, it would seem.
| by Anonymous | reply 44 | June 28, 2021 6:18 PM
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New London is full of Puerto Ricans now.
| by Anonymous | reply 45 | June 28, 2021 6:47 PM
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Who goes on top for a ride?
| by Anonymous | reply 46 | June 28, 2021 6:56 PM
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