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 …

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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 …

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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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This week John Fenoglio, Scout executive with the Mount Diablo Silverado Council in Northern California, overturned the recommendations of an Eagle Award Council’s recommendation to award Ryan Andresen the Eagle Scout status he rightfully earned because Andresen “came out” as …

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