Myth Or Fact: LGBT Liaison Programs – How Much Do You Know?
#1. The first known LGBT Liaison Program in the United States was created in what year?
#2. Only large, metropolitan police departments with massive budgets need an LGBTQ+ liaison officer.
#3. What type of training is minimally required to be an effective LGBT Law Enforcement Liaison? (Select all that appy)
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#4. LGBT Law Enforcement Liaisons must have direct access to the chief executive.
#5. Which of the following are key responsibilities of an LGBT Law Enforcement Liaison?
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#6. Having a dedicated LGBTQ+ liaison violates the principle of equal protection by giving one specific demographic “special treatment” over others.
#7. Agencies with active LGBTQ+ liaison programs see an increase in the reporting of hate crimes and domestic violence from marginalized communities.
#8. Which of the following types of law enforcement positions can effectively serve as an LGBT Law Enforcement Liaison? (Check all that apply)
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