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A Message About the Special Liaison Unit
Brett Parson recently posted a message to the metropolitan area. He envisions a Special Liaison Unit (SLU) that recognizes the importance of strong and continuous communication and bonds with the communities we serve, while maintaining a visible law enforcement presence in every part of the District of Columbia. He hopes to standardize those aspects of the SLU that have commonality and share resources where appropriate and beneficial. Most importantly, he expects each unit (Latino Liaison Unit, Asian Liaison Unit, Deaf and Hard of Hearing Unit, and the Gay and Lesbian Liaison Unit) to maintain its unique qualities and ways in which it interacts and communicates with the communities with which it has become so closely related. He hopes we will share the best practices of each unit that might benefit all the units and communities, while maintaining those practices uniquely suited to each community's needs. Read More...
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• NEW! Protect Yourself Against Hookup Crimes
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GLLU Wins 'Innovations in American Government' Award
 The GLLU has been 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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The best way to get a quick response is to page us at 1-877-495-5995. If you would just like to leave a voicemail, you can call (202) 727-5427. However, don't use this number if you need us to get back to you in a timely manner ... more contact info
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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ALERT! Online Hook-Ups
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
As summer heats up, the MPD's Gay and Lesbian Liaison Unit (GLLU) experiences 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. |
Help Us With Our Business Contact List
The Gay and Lesbian Liaison Unit (GLLU) of the Washington D.C. Metropolitan Police Department (MPD) is compiling a list of after-hours contact information for local GLBT owned, operated and/or related businesses. This data will enable the GLLU staff to contact a business owner more efficiently and rapidly in case an emergency strikes a business after it has closed. Up until now, GLLU officers have not always had a way to contact a business owner when something happened after business hours. With this new collaborative effort, the GLLU hopes to unite with the business community in continuing to make the city a safer place for everyone as well as be more responsive to the needs of the community.
Businesses who wish to participate in the program can download an Emergency Contact Form here. The PDF form can be filled out directly on your computer and you can e-mail it to Officer Joe Morquecho at
(or e-mail him with questions). If you prefer to print and fill it out manually, you can fax the completed form to 202-724-4120. |
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