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‘I violate every policy’: Police LGBTQ+ liaison officer in Kentucky under fire amid civil rights lawsuits

Police leaders tapped Ullrich as one of the department’s LGBTQ+ liaisons in 2023, despite multiple allegations of civil rights violations against him already on file in federal court.

San Antonio police were 'premature' in saying Jonathan Joss's murder wasn't a hate crime, police chief says

"We issued a statement the day after Jonathan Joss's murder that was way, way, way premature. Shouldn't have done it," Police Chief William McManus said.

Lesbian former police officer wins $10 million in sexual harassment lawsuit

Ashley Cummins asserted she was "forced to work in a hostile work environment where she was frequently harassed and denied opportunities based on her sex/gender and sexual orientation."

Brittney Griner cancels speech after finding threatening note in hotel room

The WNBA star cancelled her speech at a cannabis convention after finding a piece of duct tape left in the entrance to her hotel room containing the words “Gay Baby Jail."

Wisconsin Police Department Fully Embraces Transgender Officer

DJ Gauthier’s colleagues have welcomed him with open arms.

Minneapolis Council Plans to Disband, Replace Police Department

Amid outcry over racism and police brutality after the death of George Floyd, council members say there has to be a new model for public safety.

Massachusetts Police Department Blames 'Hacker' for Anti-Transgender Post

The chief says the officer responsible for administrating the account was locked out.

Two Trans People File Lawsuits Against N.J. Police Departments

A trans man and a trans woman filed lawsuits against two New Jersey police departments after allegedly being discriminated against on the basis of their gender identity.

Justice Dept. Wakes Up, Now Collecting Police Stats on Killings

After back to back atrocities that left two African American men dead, police departments across the country are now required to report the numbers of people killed by officers.

Another disgraced cop linked to Trump’s authoritarian deportations to El Salvador exposed: report

Ivan Mendez of the Prince George's County Police Department was convicted for leaking confidential police information.

Trans Woman Accuses Chicago Police Officer of Sexual Assault

The officer has now retired, but the police department is continuing to investigate.

Kevin Spacey Facing Sexual Assault Investigation, Again

The Los Angeles Police Department is looking at another accusation against the actor.

Queer Protesters to LAPD: 'Black Lives Matter Here'

Hundreds of people rallied outside of the Los Angeles Police Department headquarters Tuesday.

Serial Killer Who Hunted Down Gay Men May Have Had a Sixth Victim

The San Francisco Police Department is offering $200,000 for information leading to the arrest and conviction of the killer. 

Boston police need help identifying suspects in assault of gay couple with baseball bat

The Boston Police Department has released images of the men allegedly involved in the assault of a gay couple.

Four Women Accuse Actor Danny Masterson of 'Violent' Rape

The That '70s Show star is facing an investigation from the Los Angeles Police Department.

Girlfriend Charged in Georgia Woman's Murder

Two days of fighting led to the shooting death of the 22-year-old victim, says the Atlanta Police Department.

Straight police officer says she was harassed by gay supervisors

A straight former police officer is suing the Los Angeles Police Department, alleging she was fired after she complained about discrimination by her gay supervisors.

Watch alarming video of Nex Benedict explaining to police that they were bullied

The Owasso Police Department released a series of videos related to Nex Benedict’s death. One confirms that Nex was bullied.

U.S. Condemns Zimbabwe's Police Harassment of LGBT Activists

The U.S. Department of State joins Amnesty International and LGBT activist groups in condemning police violence and harassment against LGBT Zimbabweans.

FBI Offers Reward to Find Killer of North Carolina Trans Woman

The FBI, the Jacksonville, N.C., Police Department, and Crime Stoppers are willing to pay for information to bring Jenna Franks's killer to justice.