Gay, Lesbian and Transgender Issues

INTRODUCTION

The NSW Police Force is committed to the Gay, Lesbian and Transgender Communities by:

• Increasing reporting and reducing the incidence of violence, crime, harrassment and fear of violence within these communities;
• Ensuring the provision of high quality, professional policing services;
• Building and maintaining effective partnerships;
• Ensuring a supportive workplace for gay, lesbian and transgender employees and those performing gay and lesbian liaison duties.

THE MARDI GRAS FESTIVAL

The NSW Police Force has participated in Sydney's Gay and Lesbian Mardi Gras since 1996.

Police Gay and Lesbian Liaison Officers (GLLOs) participate in a range of events including Fair Day in Victoria Park and the Mardi Gras Parade in Darlinghurst.

During these events, information in posters, postcards, fact sheets and stickers are distributed to raise the GLLO profile within the gay and lesbian community to encourage greater reporting of incidents of abuse and violence.

The Band also takes part in the events.

NSW GOVERNMENT POLICY ON PREVENTING VIOLENCE AGAINST GAY, LESBIAN, BISEXUAL AND TRANSGENDER PEOPLE

The NSW Police Force is now a key partner in a whole of government Strategic Framework 2007 - 2012 Working Together: Preventing violence against gay, lesbian, bisexual and transgender people - www.crimeprevention.nsw.gov.au

The NSW Police Force policy statement on gay, lesbian and transgender issues will be revised and updated this year in line with the priorities listed in this Strategic Framework document and the State Plan.