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As the LGBTQI community rush to put the finishing touches on their floats and costumes, one undercover policeman is doing all he can to resist his transformation.

David Peaderson has been enjoying his undercover life, where his uniform consists largely of camouflage cargo shorts and Lowes t-shirts.

However, this Saturday he’s being thrust into the spotlight, not only by being front and centre of the police parade, but also by swapping his camo cargo shorts for a naughty little set of police inspired chaps.

The Advocate caught up with David shortly after his final chaps fitting to see how he was feeling about the whole thing.

“Ah, yeah, it’s not really my cup of tea”

“Usually I wear camouflage shorts, which hide me, and now I’m wearing leather chaps and showing my arse to a million people”

“I couldn’t be more uncomfortable if I tried.”

David’s being a good sport though, voicing his unequivocal support for the LGBTQI community.

“I just wish I didn’t have to get my arse out to do it”

“I blame The Village People. God damn them for making policemen so god damn sexy.”

It seems The Village People are responsible for earning the backing of a number of male dominated professions, with construction workers, bikers, cowboys and armed forces all strongly represented at the Mardi Gras parade.

More to come.