Work group proposes LGBTQ+ sensitivity training for police and improved hate-crime reporting
Members recommended mandatory LGBTQ+ sensitivity training for law enforcement, liaison officers to handle LGBTQ+ cases, and clearer hate-crime reporting mechanisms coordinated across police, the state's attorney, housing and employment agencies; staff offered to identify current training requirements.
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Councilwoman Chris Doreva proposed requiring LGBTQ+-specific sensitivity training for law enforcement and assigning LGBTQ+ liaison officers to handle cases involving LGBTQ+ victims to foster trust. She said implementation could take three to five years, carry moderate cost and high impact, and asked staff to clarify current mandated training hours and requirements.
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