About Out To Protect - Out To Protect Incorporated

Our Mission

To support LGBTQ+ members of law enforcement and to strengthen the relationship between law enforcement and the LGBTQ+ community.

What We Do

We provide professional development for law enforcement, grants to law enforcement agencies and scholarships to LGBTQ+ people pursuing a law enforcement career.

Out To Protect Incorporated is a 501(c)(3) tax exempt organization. All donations made to Out To Protect are fully tax deductible. We are a recognized and registered public benefit corporation. Our goal is to use 90% or more of every donated dollar for providing professional development, grants, and scholarships for LGBT students wishing to attend a law enforcement academy in the United States.

We also support educational programs and projects that increase the awareness and success of gay, lesbian, bi-sexual, and transgender law enforcement professionals.

Our History

Out To Protect Incorporated was formed in 2009 by Greg Miraglia, then CEO of COFBTB Publications and author of “Coming Out From Behind The Badge,” and “American Heroes Coming Out From Behind The Badge.” In April of 2014, Coming Out From Behind The Badge became an educational initiative of Out To Protect Incorporated. 100% of all proceeds earned from the sale of all books go toward funding our training programs, grants and scholarships.

Our Board Of Directors


Greg Miraglia President and CEO	Damien Sandoval Vice-President	Ben Smith Treasurer	Tony Pennacchio Secretary

Want To Get Involved?

Our programs are funded entirely by private donations. We depend on the generosity of individuals like you who believe in our mission: To support LGBTQ+ members of law enforcement and to strengthen the relationship between law enforcement and the LGBTQ+ community. We value values “equal protection for all”, the rights and protections provided by the United States Constitution, the Constitution of the State of California, and respect for the rule of law. If you share these values, then we invite you to join us today. No amount is too small to make a big difference.

You can also help us spread the word about our training programs, grants and scholarship opportunities. Tell your local police academy, law enforcement agency, or association about us. Post the link to this website on your social networking sites.

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