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Former Police Officer Pleads Guilty in 2018 Excessive Force Case Involving Gay Man

It follows a hefty settlement and mandatory LGBTQ+ training following a lawsuit in the case.

Lawyer: Cops Used Excessive Force in Killing Student Pride Leader

The shooting death of Scout Schultz continues to reverberate.

Trans Man in Virginia Killed by Police During Mental Health Crisis

Aaron Lynch's parents say the use of deadly force was not justified. Police are investigating the incident.

An LGBT Group Is Changing the NYPD From Within

Since 1982, the Gay Officers Action League has been helping the nation's largest police force evolve.

Oklahoma Trans Woman Advances in Quest for Office

After forcing a runoff election, Oklahoma City's first openly transgender police officer seeks to make history as the state's first openly transgender legislator.

Chinese Gay Men Confront Police

Around 50 gay men stood up to police forces at a public park in China, perhaps signalling a new chapter in the country's LGBT movement.

Ex-D.C. Police Officer Charged With Having Sex With 16-Year-Old Boy

Brett Parson, who served 26 years in the D.C. police force, was arrested Saturday in Florida after allegedly messaging the teenager on Growlr, then meeting up with him.

Wisconsin Police Department Fully Embraces Transgender Officer

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

Dominican Republic's high court to review laws banning gay sex among police and armed forces

The Dominican Republic does not ban same-sex conduct by private individuals.

Police Raid Uganda's Only Gay Film Festival With AK-47

Ugandan police stormed theaters screening queer films, forcing the audience to flee for their lives. 

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.

Baltimore Trans Woman Arrested During Riots, Held With Men

Deairra Venable was allegedly harassed by police, forced to wear a revealing shirt, required to pay an outsized bail amount, and is currently being denied medically necessary healthcare.

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Uganda: Program for Male Rape Victims Threatened

Ironically, the same Ugandan police forces expressing willingness to help male victims of rape overcome stigma have been accused as perpetrators of assault against LGBT Ugandans.

Democrats Push to Block Defense Funds to Uganda Over Anti-LGBTQ+ Law

Using the must-pass National Defense Authorization Act, two LGBTQ+ members of Congress have joined forces to hold up funds to the African country.

Gay Montana police officer to train Afghan police

A gay police officer from Missoula, Mont., will go to Afghanistan to help train that country's National Police force.

The Crisis in Chile Is Extending to a Crackdown on Gays

Reports on the ground claim Chile's police force is resorting to homophobic violence as the nation descends into chaos.

Partner of Slain French Policeman Gives Moving Eulogy at Paris Memorial

Addressing mourners at Paris police headquarters, Etienne Cardiles spoke of his "extreme pain" at the death of his partner, who had campaigned for LGBT rights within the police force.

Sacramento Cracks Down on Public Sex

Sacramento's police force has declared war on cruising for sex in public places, according to the Sacramento Bee.

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.