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Dallas police liaisons promote 'Safe Place' business program; city landmarks to light in trans flag colors
Summary
Dallas Police Department LGBTQ liaisons Officer Megan Sykes and Leah Hutchings described the department's liaison role and the 'Safe Place' program that partners with local businesses to offer refuge for victims of hate incidents; city announced several landmarks will be lit in trans flag colors tonight.
Officer Megan Sykes and Leah Hutchings, identified as the Dallas Police Department's LGBTQ liaisons, told the March 31 press event that the liaison role dates to the early 1990s and focuses on community engagement, training and improving trust with LGBTQ residents.
Sykes said one of the liaison program's goals is to provide a point…
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