Next week I will be speaking at the 2009 International Diversity Symposium in Palm Springs. This promises to be an amazing event for LGBT law enforcement professionals and their straight allies. I think what is impressing me the most is the direct support and sponsorship this event has received from the Los Angeles County Sheriff’s [...]

We are pleased to announce a writing contest for stories to be included in the next edition of “Coming Out From Behind The Badge.” We are now accepting story submissions for the next edition of our book and are offering cash prizes for the top three stories as determined by our readers. First Place – [...]

“MILLVILLE — A gay police officer’s federal lawsuit against the city and six other officers over alleged discrimination has been settled for $415,000. Terms of the settlement include an agreement from Officer Robert L. Colle that he “has irrevocably resigned from his employment” and that he isn’t entitled to any further wage or benefit compensations. [...]