It’s sad to think that any law enforcement organization would oppose training for law enforcement that would make the profession better for its own members as well as for what it provides to the public. It’s even worse to think…
Author: Greg Miraglia
Press Release – California AB2504
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Out To Protect Collaborates On Legislation Requiring LGBT Awareness Training For Police (April 17, 2018, Santa Rosa CA.) We are pleased to support California Assembly Member Evan Low and his newest bill, Assembly Bill 2504 – Peace Officer…
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It’s a cryptic title, but accurately describes the date fourteen years ago that I took a huge risk that ended up being life-changing in all respects. For many of us who didn’t come out as a teenager, the day is…
Tagged with: coming out as gay in law enforcement
Remembering Officer John Reinert
I met Officer John Reinert on July 25, 2012 at a training program we participated in for the command staff at the San Jose, California, Police Department. Chief Chris Moore wanted to address the homophobia within the department and arranged…
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The Case For Mandated Training
Introduction The California State Legislature is currently considering a bill that will require LGBT awareness training for law enforcement officers and dispatchers. The proposed bill will add a section to other similar requirements included in section 13519 of the California…