Tag: Matthew Furlong

We like to think that police officers exist to protect and serve our community and keep us safe. But, let’s face it, that’s not always the case. Most law enforcement officials are good and honest people, but occasionally you get a bad seed. It’s part of why there has been an ongoing debate over whether cops should be allowed to march in Pride parades. This week, two members of law enforcement made the news for their antigay antics–Beverly Hills police chief...

All 25-year-old Matthew Furlong wanted to do was “follow in his father’s footsteps” and become a police officer. Two years ago, he applied to join the Cheshire Police Department during a diversity drive. The department was hoping to hire more LGBTQ officers. You know, because diversity is a good thing! There was just one teensy tiny problem. Furlong is not L, G, B, T, or Q. He’s straight. 100% hetero. No homo. Got that? Despite this, he applied for the job anyway and when...