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DeKalb commissioners defer vote on LGBTQ+ police liaison resolution to October
Summary
The IRPS committee discussed a resolution urging an LGBTQ+ liaison and hate-crimes training; Chief Padrick said training is approved for statewide certification and recommended an inclusive, department-wide approach. The committee voted to defer the resolution to the October meeting.
The IRPS committee debated a resolution urging the DeKalb County Police Department to create an LGBTQ+ liaison role and require hate-crimes identification training, then voted to defer the item to the committee's October meeting for further work and outside input.
Commissioner Ted Terry opened the discussion, saying the resolution would affirm ongoing departmental intentions and respond to community concerns about bias-motivated incidents. He cited a May 2023 Georgia Equality report and broader crime reporting that he said indicate increases in some bias-motivated…
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