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Tips on How to Take Charge of Your Safety
The Metropolitan Police Department's Gay and Lesbian Liaison Unit (GLLU), Gays and Lesbians Opposing Violence (GLOV) and the DC Center have collaborated to produce safety posters for local bars, clubs and restaurants. Although this effort comes on the heels of several well-publicized crimes involving GLBT community members, these organizations had been discussing such a collaboration for some time. These posters, which are intended to be a reminder to members of the Gay, Lesbian, Bisexual, Transgender and Allied communities, are the first in many collaborative efforts between these and other GLBT organizations in Washington, D.C. It is our hope the increased awareness regarding personal safety, along with increased public awareness and police efforts, will result in a decrease in violence against the GLBT community. GLLU members have already placed these posters in several area establishments. Read More ...
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• Address Bullying to Prevent Future Tragedies
• Read more in the GLLU Newsroom.
Subscribe to the GLLU Newsletter: On the GLLU web site we will do our best to keep all of our interested communities on top of what's going on with the unit and the Metropolitan Police Department. Check back regularly and if you would like to receive our e-newsletter with important information, subscribe by sending an e-mail message to 'GLLUNewsletter-join@gllu.org'. No need to put anything in the subject line or body of the message. You will then be sent an e-mail confirmation notice that you must reply to in order to subscribe. This prevents mischievous (or malicious) people from creating a subscription without your consent. It's a pain but it protects you.
GLLU Proud of Innovation Award
 Recently, the GLLU was awarded the prestigious $100,000 "Innovations in American Government Award" from Harvard University’s Ash Institute for Democratic Governance and Innovation for reaching out to an under-served community and creating a model for community policing.
The 'Innovations in American Government Award' is a program of the Ash Institute for Democratic Governance and Innovation at Harvard University’s Kennedy School of Government and is administered in partnership with the Council for Excellence in Government. Seven winning programs were selected from more than 1,000 applicants for the awards. Read More...
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Community Resources and Publications
Looking for information? Browse some of our publications, including a new document from the National Center for Transgender Equality offering air travel tips for transgender people ... more
Frequently Asked Questions
We get lots of questions! Take a look at the questions that members of the community have been asking the GLLU.
About the GLLU
Since its inception in June 2000, the GLLU has dedicated itself to serving the Gay, Lesbian, Bisexual, Transgender and Questioning (GLBTQ) communities in the Washington Metropolitan area and the Metropolitan Police Department ... more.
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Become a Police Officer
The Washington DC Metropolitan Police Department (MPD) is focused on building a crime-fighting partnership with the community, and developing our own promise and potential as a department. Police work requires a certain type of individual – one who has strong interpersonal skills and the motivation to work with our partners to help build strong, safe and healthy communities throughout the District of Columbia.
If you're interested in becoming a law enforcement officer, the MPD may be the place for you. It's a rewarding career choice that also provides job security. The MPD offers a starting salary of $48,715 per year, family health & dental packages, 10 paid holidays per year, a retirement plan, generous annual and sick leave, a tuition reimbursement program, and bilingual pay.
The MPD's Office of Recruiting has scheduled several future testing dates. Test times vary, so please contact the Recruiting Office beforehand to confirm when you should arrive; walk-ins are welcome. MPD encourages all interested applicants to complete an application form before they arrive to ensure quick processing. The test process includes an orientation and a multiple choice exam with an essay portion. No physical skills test will be administered during the initial testing process. If you have any questions about becoming a police officer, or if you need directions to one of the testing sites, please contact MPD's Recruiting Office, toll-free on (800) 994-MPDC or locally on (202) 645-0445 or visit: dcpolice.jobs. |
ALERT! Online Hookups
The Internet offers some great opportunities to meet people in a non-threatening environment, but with that anonymity comes an opportunity for criminals to prey upon vulnerable and/or unsuspecting victims. Crimes such as theft, robbery, assaults (sexual and non-sexual), fraud and identity theft are all possible forms of victimization experienced by people who choose to use the Internet as a place to meet new acquaintances. Here are some very basic ways in which you can minimize your risk of be victimized:
• Stay Sober, Know Your Limits
• Be Aware
• Protect your Identity and Personal Information
• Document the Liaison
• Get a Photo
• Talk on the Phone Before Meeting
• Meet in Public
• Have an Escape Plan
• Don't Take Valuables
• Notify the Police
MPD's Gay and Lesbian Liaison Unit (GLLU) has been experiencing increased calls regarding individuals who have been victimized after meeting someone on the Internet. To get more details, view an article on the MPD Web site. Contact a member of the GLLU at 1-877-495-5995.. |
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