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PRIDE IN
DIVERSITY
Hampshire Constabulary is one such organisation
that have clearly shown an over whelming consistent
commitment to the LGBT community.
Not only does the force take their role as an inclusive
employer seriously but the service they provide to
their end users is just as important. Since 1996 the
force has created an extensive network of over 100
Lesbian and Gay Liaison officers (LAGLOs). They
support victims and witnesses of homophobic and
transphobic crimes and incidents, encouraging them
to come forward and report offences, and helping
them through the criminal justice process.
The driving force behind much of this work within the
force is the Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual and Transgender
Resource Group who work both as a staff support
network for LGB&T employees and also co-ordinates
the force’s Lesbian and Gay Liaison Officers.
Group chair Inspector Julie Fry said: “ It’s fair to say
the force has a good track record of supporting its
lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender staff. Where
issues around sexual orientation or gender identity do
arise, the Resource Group is always on hand to help
resolve them, by offering advice to staff members,
managers, senior leaders and the organisation as a
whole”.
The force first marched in Uniform at Brighton pride
in 2007 and once again has officers and staff proudly
representing them in 2014.
The Fyne Times team would like to take this
opportunity to congratulate all at Hampshire
Constabulary on their excellent work and are
certain that they can continue to lead the way
and provide such a positive example in this our
ever changing social arena.
www.hampshire.police.uk
Abused…
hArAssed…
AssAulted…
becAuse of who
you fAncy or
who you Are?
homophobiA is A
hAte crime.
We’re here
to help.