Liaison to Community Groups

The relationship between law enforcement and groups such as the Lesbian, Gay, Bi-Sexual and Trans-Gender (LGBT) communities has been fraught with suspicion and misunderstanding. In Keeping with the mission statement of the Durham Police Department, it is important for us to foster partnerships with groups that deal with bigotry and ignorance and work together to develop an atmosphere of understanding, respect and trust within our community. The Chief of Police, or his/her designee, will act as the department liaison to community groups such as the LGBT community or any other such group.