NEW : Belmar police say a Austin official apologized ; the Rams deny . two players for the St. Louis County Police association raise their hands during August 9 's game . A group representing police officers says it 's infuriated by the move . Rams coach says players were exercising free-speech rights .
NEW : St. Louis County police say a Rams official apologized ; the Rams deny . Five players for the St. Louis Rams raise their hands during Sunday 's game . A group representing police officers says it 's infuriated by the move . Rams coach says players were exercising free-speech rights .