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New training video aims to show police how to treat trans people with respect
The goal is to show law enforcement officers how to ensure their interactions are respectful, professional and safe for all involved.
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The irony after Orlando: gays turn to police instead of against them
“Once upon a time they hit us with nightsticks, and now they’re our protectors.”
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Police drop out of Philly Pride after community outcry
Stonewall, the protestors correctly point out, was spurred by a police raid.
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Trans man with Asperger’s shot and killed by police in Arizona
After Kayden Clarke threatened suicide, the responding officers killed him.
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Man says NYPD broke his ribs, yelled slurs at Pride Parade
“This lawsuit is about obtaining a measure of justice for Jacob.”
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Officials say officer did not use excessive force at Pittsburgh gay pride
PITTSBURGH — Pittsburgh city officials have determined that a police officer did not use excessive force when he punched a woman at a gay pride event in June. City Solicitor Lourdes Sanchez-Ridge made the announcement Friday afternoon. The officer, Souroth Chatterji, said he was trying to break up a fight when he grabbed the woman by the head and punched…
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Police officer investigated for forceful arrest at Pittsburgh pride event
PITTSBURGH, Pa. – A Pittsburgh police officer has been put on desk duty after video surfaced showing him punching a woman at the city’s LGBT pride parade and festival. Mayor Bill Peduto said Monday the officer will remain on restricted duty for a month during an internal investigation.
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Claims of police brutality at Sydney gay Mardi Gras prompts internal investigation
Police in Sydney, Australia have launched an internal investigation into the treatment of a young man at the city’s famed gay Mardi Gras on Saturday after witnesses captured footage of him being violently thrown to the ground.
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Two Denver police officers fired over excessive force, beating of gay man
Two Denver police officers were dismissed on Friday for their involvement in a controversial beating a gay man almost two years ago that was captured on police surveillance video.
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Gay couple allege police brutality in responding to domestic quarrel
PHILADELPHIA — A gay couple has filed harassment and brutality charges against the local police department, and claim they were taken out of their homes and beaten in the snow by 10-12 officers with batons. Several neighbors reportedly have photographs and video.