Some of Griffith's police officers have traded in their traditional blue shirts for purple ones to celebrate Wear it Purple Day on Friday.
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Wear it Purple Day is designed to raise awareness about the wellbeing of young people who are sexually and gender diverse, and the prevention of bullying and youth suicide.
The state's police force has been an active supporter of the day since 2012 and officers from around the Murrumbidgee Police District have gotten behind the event.
To celebrate it's 10th anniversary the theme of 2020's Wear it Purple Day is 'We are the Change'.
On Friday, Murrumbidgee Police District officers took part in the day with a morning tea to help raise money for the cause.
"It is great to see a positive change towards the inclusiveness and acceptance of the LGBTIQ community," Senior Constable Naomi Wilmot said.
"On this day we can reflect on our responsibilities for creating and maintaining positive, respectful, safe and inclusive workplaces," Senior Constable Wilmot said.
As part of the day's celebrations, the short film Standing Together was streamed to NSW Police stations across the state, including Murrumbidgee Police District, from police headquarters.
The film, produced by NSW Police and featuring Wear it Purple members, contributors to the first ever Sydney Mardi Gras, 78ers, and current service police officers and support staff.
Standing Together is about recognising and celebrating the diversity of the community.
If you need help, contact Lifeline on 13 11 14 or Griffith Suicide Prevention and Support Group on 1300 133 911.
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