I intend to expand the reach of all specialized MPD Units.  The Public Safety concerns of the GLBT, Latino and Asian communities extend beyond Northwest DC where each unit is currently headquartered.  The District is fortunate to have a diverse population that is not clustered in any one segment of the city.  People from all ethnicities reside in every ward, and deserve immediate access to services provided by the Gay and Lesbian Liaison Unit, the Latino Liaison Unit and the Asian Liaison Unit. Ultimately, the goal is to improve the means by which MPD meets the public safety needs of every resident who calls for service.  I believe that with the input of the community, we can accomplish this goal.  I look forward to meeting with the leaders of the GLBT, Latino and Asian communities to formulate a plan to expand MPD’s specialized units in a way that will address the unique concerns of our diverse population.

If you would like to learn more about upcoming community meetings, or to offer suggestions on the expansion of the units, please email mpdc.liaisonunits@dc.gov, or call the following points of contact:

• Gay and Lesbian Liaison Unit
  Lt. Alberto Jova, (202) 724-4153
• Latino Liaison Unit
  Enrique Rivera, (202) 727-8752
• Asian Liaison Unit
  Sgt. Kenny Temsupasiri, (202) 724-8009

Gay and Lesbian Liaison Unit  Documents

• Schedule of Meetings for the GLBT Community* *

Latino Liaison Unit  Documents

• Schedule of Meeting for the Latino Community* (in Spanish)
• Agenda for Latino Community Consultations*