"MPD is committed to protecting and working with all members of our communities.   I have demonstrated my personal commitment to this community from the beginning of my tenure, when I issued the Department’s first directive on handling interactions with transgender individuals, to now, when I have been meeting with the GLBT community at least monthly since this summer. An example of our efforts to improve our outreach is that we scheduled a series of open houses – the first being last night to introduce our GLLU affiliates to the community. While 15 affiliate members were in attendance, no members of the GLBT community showed up. This has to be a partnership where efforts are made on both sides. As always, we will continue our efforts to improve police service and our relationship with the community, and to safeguard all residents of and visitors to the District."

Cathy L. Lanier,