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The City of Raleigh is committed to the equal rights and treatment of all residents, workers, and visitors. We aim to foster an inclusive environment where people of all backgrounds feel safe, respected and represented.
Partners
In addition to the Department's activities, the City has partnered with the following organizations that service the LGBTQIA+ community:
About the LGBTQIA+ Police Liaison
The LGBTQIA+ Liaison strengthens the relationship between the LGBTQIA+ community and the Raleigh Police Department by creating mutual trust and confidence through community involvement, departmental education, and by ensuring fair and professional policing services.
The liaison:
- Works as a single point of contact between the Raleigh Police Department and the LGBTQIA+ community.
- Works with all units of the Department that request assistance in identifying with LGBTQIA+ citizens and addressing their concerns.
- Assists and advises, as needed, with the department’s leadership on cases involving the LGBTQIA+ community or LGBTQIA+ issues.
- Provide a forum for the LGBTQIA+ community to express concerns regarding crimes directed against the LGBTQIA+ community.
- Meet with and provide a forum for business owners, community groups, and individuals of the LGBTQIA+ community, and present information on relevant law enforcement issues.
- Collaborate with community leaders, businesses, and residents to design and implement public safety projects and programs to increase and improve the safety of the LGBTQIA+ community.
- Facilitate an overall open relationship between the LGBTQIA+ community and the Police Chief’s Office.
- Meet with leaders of Raleigh’s LGBTQIA+ community as well as attending LGBTQIA+ community events to build relationships.
If you have any issues, questions, or concerns, please contact our LGBTQIA+ Liaison and Community Policing Program Coordinator, Calvin Mitchell: 919-996-1474.