LGBT
We have liaison officers known as LGBT+LO’s, which stands for Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender, and the + for any other term or personal description including Allies for example.
Our LGBT+LO’s work with the LGBT+ community to understand the issues they face and to ensure we achieve positive relationships. It’s hoped that these relationships encourage the reporting of transphobic, bi-phobic and homophobic incidents.
Our LGBT+LO’s offer information, advice and support to LGBT victims and witnesses. They also offer advice to other police staff and officers in our force. They have a crucial role in supporting investigators to ensure members of the LGBT community receive a fair and equal service.
To get in touch with a LGBT+LO:
Non-emergencies:
Email us - [email protected]
Call 101 & ask for a LGBT+LO - the call taker will locate an LO and have them contact you.
Or use a contact form on the force webpage & mention you would like to contact a LGBT+LO.
Emergencies – always ring 999
A LGBT+LO may not always be on hand to help in emergencies but will be allocated later if you mention it. We must not delay helping you in an emergency.
Sign in BSL? use the app BSL999 in emergencies.
Eastern Region LGBT
We also work with other police forces across the eastern region to share knowledge, experience and best practice.
As a team, we aim to highlight that hate crime will is not acceptable and we urge victims to report crimes to us so that we can help tackle these issues.
Other forces within the eastern region LGBT team are: