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 . The statement quoted the association 's business manager , Jeff Roorda , as saying that `` it is unthinkable that homegrown athletes would so publicly perpetuate a narrative that has been disproven over and over again . '' A group representing police officers says it 's infuriated by the move . Rams coach says players were exercising free-speech rights .
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 .