Online Interview

About Our Next Book

You’re invited to be a part of our upcoming book! We’re currently writing a textbook that provides guidance on building and operating a successful and sustainable LGBT Law Enforcement Liaison Program. This book is designed for both current LGBT Liaisons and those who are considering pursuing this role. It will serve as a companion to our online training, and we would greatly appreciate your story and advice.

We’ve created an online interview to help you focus your thoughts and make contributing your story less daunting. We’ll carefully review your responses to each question and compile them into a cohesive narrative.

How You Can Participate

There are a few ways to participate in this interview. Some writers have first answered these questions using a word processing program and then “copied and pasted” their responses into the text box below each question. You should provide at least one full paragraph (100 words or more) for each question. Of course, you can write as much as you’d like. The advantage of this method is that you can work on answering the questions over time and submit them all when you’re ready. Alternatively, you can type your answers directly into each box and submit them all at once. Either method works, and we can help with the editing later. Don’t worry about writing style or being perfect; we have a professional editor who will handle any grammar, spelling, or style issues.

Use your best judgment in naming agencies and specific people in your story. You should not include the real names of people you write about in a negative way or the names of departments and agencies without their consent.  The names are not really important, but your story is, so take your time and include as much detail as possible.

Your Contribution Is Valuable

Once you support your contribution, it becomes the property of Out to Protect Incorporated. Any funds earned from this book will go back into supporting the delivery of training, scholarships, and grants. No individual person will receive any of the revenue earned from these books.

Thank you for sharing your experience and advice.

    A. What is your first and last name? (required)

    B. What is the best email address for you? (required)

    C. Can we use your real name on our website and in our publications?

    If you answered "No" enter the name you wish us to use.

    D. Briefly describe yourself including age, law enforcement experience, what part of the country you are from and anything else you feel is important to know about you.

    1. How did you become interested in law enforcement, firefighting, or the EMS profession?

    2. How did you become interested in becoming an LGBT Law Enforcement Liaison and what about the job attracted/motivated you?

    3. Tell us how the LGBT Liaison Program is viewed inside your law enforcement agency?

    4. Describe the most important functions, responsibilities, and tasks an LGBT Liaison performs. How much time does this require and how much time are you given on duty to perform this work?

    5. What has been the most rewarding part of being the LGBT Liaison for your agency and why?

    6. Describe the most significant challenge(s) you faced. What made this situation difficult and how did you overcome the challenge(s)?

    7. Who are the key community partners you work with and why are they important? For new LGBT Liaisons, what is the best way of identifying and building a relationship with these partners?

    8. For someone just starting with an idea for a program, what is the best way to get started in building a successful program? What is your advice for overcoming resistance within the agency?

    8A. What do you believe are the essential minimum qualifications for a successful LGBT Liaison?

    8B. Is there an inspiring story involving your work as an LGBT Liaison that you would like to share?

    8C. For chiefs or sheriffs leading an agency without an LGBT Liaison Program, why is it important to have program and why should they establish one?

    9. What else would you like to say that you feel is most important for readers to know about you or your ideas?

    10. Is there anything else you would like to add?

    If you would like to upload your story, you may do so here. Please be sure your document is in PDF format.

    By checking this box, I authorize Out To Protect Inc. to print the contents of this online interview on the Internet or in print and I release all rights to this material to Out To Protect Inc. for their use.

    Thank you for your time and contribution. You can print a copy of your interview using the print button on the lower right corner of this page. Please review your responses before pressing Send below.