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Lesbian cop wins $750k in sexual harassment lawsuit against former chief

Lt. Constance Crea accused former Police Chief Thomas Mosier of frequently yelling at her and making degrading comments, such as telling her to "doll herself up."

Minneapolis Appoints First Lesbian Police Chief

After 25 years on the force, Janee Harteau got the top post.

WATCH: S.C. Town Fights Firing of Lesbian Police Chief

Residents of Latta, S.C., say Crystal Moore was an exemplary officer and chief, but Mayor Earl Bullard wanted to get rid of her because she's a lesbian.

Will S.C. Elect A Lesbian Ex-Police Chief to be Sheriff?

More than two years after the mayor of Latta, S.C. fired her as police chief because she's a lesbian, Crystal Moore is back and running for sheriff. 

Mayor's Antigay Remarks 'Crushing,' Says Out Police Chief

Crystal Moore of Latta, S.C., speaks out on her firing, while the Town Council holds her job open in hopes of rehiring her.

Ft. Lauderdale’s First Gay Police Chief Fired Over Minority Promotions

The chief's firing comes after four police officers filed a complaint about his promoting practices with the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission. 

Florida Police Chief: Deputy Died of COVID-19 Because He Was Gay

Davie Police Chief Dale Engle is now on leave while town officials investigate his alleged remarks about Broward County Deputy Shannon Bennett.

Pittsburgh’s gay police chief is stopping crime and living proud (exclusive)

“I am always so appreciative of those that have actually struggled, those before someone like me, who were the pioneers and were ahead of their time and sacrificed so much,” Chief Larry Scirotto said.

Maryland Police Chief Refutes Trans Rape Rumors

Maryland's Baltimore County is currently weighing discrimination protections for transgender residents, but opponents are spreading rumors about cross-dressing men raping women in a nearby county that enacted similar protections.

Police Chief Apologizes For Unconstitutional 'Sodomy' Arrests

A police chief in Baton Rouge, La., issued an apology Friday after two men were arrested using an unconstitutional and unenforceable anti-sodomy law.

Filmmaker Says Texas Police Chief Went From Hatred to Hero

The documentary filmmaker who followed the saga of the Rainbow Lounge raid in Texas three years ago says one of the story's villains has changed.

Police Chief Who Allegedly Tied Cop's COVID Death to Gayness to Retire

Davie, Fla., Police Chief Dale Engle denies making the remark about Broward Sheriff's Office Deputy Shannon Bennett.

Dallas Police Chief Quotes Stevie Wonder at Memorial to Officers

"I'll be loving you always," goes the song, As. "Until the rainbow burns the stars out in the sky."

First Transgender Police Chief Appointed in Argentina

Nearly a decade after psychiatric reports claimed she suffered from an "irreconcilable" illness making her unfit to serve in the Argentine police force, a 49-year-old trans woman has been appointed as a deputy police commissioner.

Dallas Police Chief: "This Must Stop, This Divisiveness"

The morning after the single most deadly attack on law enforcement since 9/11, the mayor and police chief of Dallas and President Obama denounced the deadly ambush.

After Black Trans Man Killed, Calls for Police Chief's Resignation

Tony McDade was shot to death by a white officer two days after the murder of George Floyd.

Police Chief's Kid Among 3 Charged in Philly Gay Bashing

Three suspects in a brutal antigay assault in Philadelphia earlier this month, have turned themselves in to police, including 24-year-old Kathryn Knott, the daughter of an area police chief.

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Sending Trans Porn Gets Texas Police Chief in Hot Water

A police chief in Texas was forced to resign after texting transgender porn photos to his opponent.