KVUE News — What is it like to be a member of the LGBTQ community in law enforcement? And what are the impacts of policing in the LGBTQ community?
Austin Police Department Sgt. Michael Crumrine, president of the Lesbian and Gay Peace Officers Association, spoke with KVUE's Jason Mikell to explore those topics.
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CBS Austin — In the spirit of Pride week, the Austin Police Department, Lesbian and Gay Peace Officers’ Association, and Telemundo Austin reporter Paulo Alvarado are launching a social media campaign.
The goal of the 'I AM LIKE YOU' campaign is to help build bridges between Austin’s LGBTQ community and the officers who protect them.
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Sergeant Eric Cleveland and LGBTQ+ Communities Liaison Charles Loosen attended the first-ever World LGBT Conference from August 3rd - 6th in Amsterdam, the Netherlands.
The Proud to be Your Friend conference featured LGBTQ+ themed law enforcement instruction, best practices, and organizational development consultations for law enforcement and civil society delegations from 26 countries.
The Austin Lesbian & Gay Peace Officers Association extends its sincere thanks and gratitude to all event organizers, the Netherlands Police, the Internal Security Fund of the European Commission, the United States Special Envoy for the Human Rights of LGBTI Persons, and all conference participants. We are proud to be your friend.
The Austin Lesbian & Gay Peace Officers Association presented Ceci Gratias, CEO of the Austin Gay & Lesbian Chamber of Commerce, with our first-ever public service award at the February AGLCC luncheon.
Ceci was recognized for her incredible work on behalf of Austin's LGBTQ+ communities and her efforts to enhance safety and quality of life.