National Law Enforcement Museum Hosts LGBTQIA+ Virtual Webinar  

In honor of Pride Month, the National Law Enforcement Museum will host a program that examines the impact of LGBTQIA+ Liaison programs in local police departments around the country. LGBTQIA+ Liaisons serve law enforcement agencies by providing a source of information and expertise about LGBTQ+ people and the needs of the community, and have proved effective in in creating a relationship and building trust between law enforcement and local LGBTQ+ communities, yet many departments in the United States still don’t have an LGBTQIA+ Liaison program.

This public program will dive into the benefits of having LGBTQIA+ Liaisons in local departments for both officers in the department and the communities that they serve, and it will provide a roadmap for local departments to create an LGBTQIA+ Liaison program in their communities.

WHEN:              Friday, June 21, 2024 | 2:00 p.m.

WHERE:            Virtual Program – Register here

*Members of law enforcement and media interested in viewing the program and hearing from law enforcement leadership should register for the program, via the Zoom link.

WHO:                 Moderator

• Greg Miraglia: Retired Deputy Police Chief, Napa Valley Railroad Police Department and current founder and president of Out to Protect Inc.

                             Panelists

• Janae Draper: Officer, Neighborhood Engagement Team, Waco Police Department (TX)
• Andrea Montanez: Senior Racial Equity, LGBTQ+, and Immigration Organizer, Hope CommUNITY Center
• Jennifer Pritchard: Rohnert Park Police Department (CA)
• Brandon Ragan: Orange County Sheriff’s Office
• Kevin Turner: South Fulton Police Department (GA)
• Desiree Walker: LGBTQIA+ Liaison, Metropolitan Police Department (DC)

WHY:                 In honor of Pride Month, this program aims to highlight the critical role LGBTQIA+ Liaison programs play in fostering trust and improving relationships between law enforcement and LGBTQ+ communities. Despite their proven effectiveness, many police departments in the United States still lack such programs. By showcasing the positive outcomes of these liaisons and providing guidance for establishing them, the event seeks to promote inclusivity, understanding, and better community-police relations.

For additional information, visit: https://nleomf.org/event/building-bridges-how-to-create-an-lgbtq-liaison-program/