Summary
This report documents the findings of the Forum on Gender, Sexuality, and 21st Century Policing, “Protecting the Rights of the LGBTQ+ Community,” hosted by the Office of Community Oriented Policing Services in partnership with Strategic Applications International; it offers practical advice and eye-opening insights that can be of great value in improving the relationship between law enforcement and the LGBTQ+ community.
Contents
Introduction. --
Protecting the rights of the LGBTQ+ community. --
Summary of topics discussed at the forum. --
1. Understanding Data and the Need for Data Collection. --
Recommendations: improve data collection and analysis. --
Model practices: state and local data collection and analysis. --
2. Policy Development and Implementation. --
Recommendations: policy development and implementation. --
Model practices: policy development status and successes. --
3. Creating Community Access and Partnerships: Supporting the LGBTQ+ Community and Enhancing Communication. --
Recommendations: LGBTQ+ community engagement. --
Model practices: creating access, partnerships, and support and ensuring open communication with the LGBTQ+ community. --
4. Implementation Audits and Evaluation. --
Recommendations: implementation audits and evaluation. --
5. Recruitment and Internal Support for LGBTQ+ Officers. --
Recommendations: hiring and creating a welcoming environment for LGBTQ+ officers. --
Model practices: hiring and creating a welcoming environment for LGBTQ+ officers. --
6. Officer and Recruit Education and Training. --
Recommendations: officer and recruit education and training. --
Model practices: officer and recruit education and training. --
Conclusion.