Wearing A Ring With Pride
June 26, 2013 turned out to be the historic day I anticipated it would be. I was up early to follow the Supreme Court session as the decisions about the Federal Defense of Marriage Act and California’s Proposition 8 were …
Author: Greg Miraglia
Historical Week With History In The Making
This morning I woke early to watch for news of the decisions about marriage equality from the United States Supreme Court. Like the day before, I was disappointed that no decision was announced. But at least the Court committed to …
How To Attract LGBT Applicants
When I started my law enforcement career in 1978, the first two women were hired by my department for regular patrol assignments. News of this unique hire covered the front page of the local news paper; literally from top to …
Our Radio Show Special
In 2010, we produced a special radio show during law enforcement week to share the stories of some amazing lesbian and gay law enforcement professionals who have “come out” on the job and who are working the streets serving communities …
Should I Come Out During The Background Investigation?
One of the questions I frequently get from LGBT law enforcement applicants is whether or not they should “come out” at any point during the hiring process. Most of the writers expressed concern about suffering from discrimination and worry about …
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