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Coming Out

Coming Out, Commentary

The Catch-22 In The Closet

Greg Miraglia Aug 24, 2016 Tagged with brady damaged, police officer honesty, risk to job remaining in the closet, why should I come out

“Honest in thought and deed in both my personal and professional life…”  These words are from …

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Coming Out, Commentary, Stories, Videos

Department Backs Transgender Officer

Greg Miraglia Jul 16, 2016 Tagged with Christine Garcia, police officer coming out story, san diego police department, transgender police officer

This is a story of a San Diego Police Department officer Christine Garcia who came out as …

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Coming Out, Commentary

Coming Out During The Holidays, Or Not

Greg Miraglia Nov 25, 2013 Tagged with coming out advice, coming out as gay, coming out on a holiday

Are you going home for the holidays this year?  Is telling your family that you are …

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Coming Out, Commentary, Stories

Our Radio Show Special

Greg Miraglia Mar 28, 2013 Tagged with coming out, coming out from behind the badge, coming out in law enforcement, gay law enforcement, gay police, gay sheriff, greg miraglia, LGBT law enforcement

In 2010, we produced a special radio show during law enforcement week to share the stories …

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Coming Out, Commentary

Should I Come Out During The Background Investigation?

Greg Miraglia Mar 14, 2013 Tagged with background investigations, coming out at work, coming out during the hiring process, coming out from behind the badge, gay police applicants

One of the questions I frequently get from LGBT law enforcement applicants is whether or not …

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Coming Out, Commentary, The Coming Out Journey Series

The Coming Out Journey – If It Doesn’t Go Well

Greg Miraglia Feb 8, 2012 Tagged with coming out in law enforcement, coming out to parents

So what happens if you take our advice and come out, but when you tell your …

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The Coming Out Journey – Telling Your Work Partner

Greg Miraglia Jun 30, 2011 Tagged with coming out at work, gay law enforcement, gay police, how to tell your partner, LGBT police

Now that you have come out to yourself and have had some success telling other people …

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The Coming Out Journey – Sharing Your Secret

Greg Miraglia Apr 30, 2011 Tagged with coming out, gay cops, gay law enforcement, gay police, gay public safety, gay sheriff, GLBT law enforcement, how to come out

Now that you’ve made it through the first and most scary phase of coming out to …

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Coming Out, Commentary, The Coming Out Journey Series

The Coming Out Journey – Beginning

Greg Miraglia Mar 22, 2011 Tagged with advice about coming out, coming out gay, coming out in law enforcement, gay firefighters, gay law enforcement, gay paramedic, gay police

With the release of our second book now behind us, it’s time to get focused back …

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