Feds to Cops: Avoid Gender Bias When Investigating LGBT and

[Ayla]

The U.S. Justice Department today issued new guidance to law enforcement agencies across the United States intended to end gender bias in how police respond to crimes against women and LGBT people, specificlly those involving sexual assault and domestic violence.

Attorney General Loretta E. Lynch made the announcement in Washington, D.C., highlighting what she called the need for transparently clear policies, better and more intensive training, and systems that ensure both accountability and community responsiveness.

“While the brunt of sexual and domestic violence is borne disproportionately by women and LGBT individuals,” Lynch said, “make no mistake: It is an affront to us all, threatening the integrity of our communities and violating the dignity of our fellow citizens.”

The guidance — which a Justice Department statement explained was developed in collaboration with law enforcement leaders and advocates nationwide — is aimed at helping state, local, and tribal authorities do a better job investigating allegations of domestic violence and sexual assault.
   
www.advocate.com/crime/2015/12/15/feds-announce-new-guidance-avoid-gender-bias-when-investigating-lgbt-and-sex-crimes    

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Dec 16, 2015 6:21:04 GMT 8 Ayla said:

The U.S. Justice Department today issued new guidance to law enforcement agencies across the United States intended to end gender bias in how police respond to crimes against women and LGBT people, specificlly those involving sexual assault and domestic violence.

Attorney General Loretta E. Lynch made the announcement in Washington, D.C., highlighting what she called the need for transparently clear policies, better and more intensive training, and systems that ensure both accountability and community responsiveness.

“While the brunt of sexual and domestic violence is borne disproportionately by women and LGBT individuals,” Lynch said, “make no mistake: It is an affront to us all, threatening the integrity of our communities and violating the dignity of our fellow citizens.”

The guidance — which a Justice Department statement explained was developed in collaboration with law enforcement leaders and advocates nationwide — is aimed at helping state, local, and tribal authorities do a better job investigating allegations of domestic violence and sexual assault.
   
www.advocate.com/crime/2015/12/15/feds-announce-new-guidance-avoid-gender-bias-when-investigating-lgbt-and-sex-crimes    

I just got one thing to say. Leave the cops out of it. Most if not all, truly care. I'm not saying that there are no cops out there that do not discriminate, because there are. But 99 percent are respectful and see people how they want to be perceived with respect. Hell I've had cops, on the state level down to city and county cops when I got pulled over asking what I preferred to be called either ma'am or sir if I was dressed somewhat questionable. I would tell them I didn't care as long as I got a warning instead of a ticket. They all laughed but told me seriously that they wanted to know to show me respect. I would tell them and they respected it. I usually got a warning and a "Have a nice day Ma'am." Or I would get a nonmoving violation instead of speeding. Or I would get a DOT inspection on my truck that passed and a "good day Ma'am."

This is the whole deal. I have family members that are cops. They treat everyone the same. If you are an asshole to them then they are going to be asses to you. If you respect them and their position then they are gonna' respect you. Regardless of sexual orientation or gender identification. The Justice Department deals with politicians so .... I guess they deal with dumbasses everday and since the head of the Justice Department is an appointed position then they are as big of asses as the politicians that appoint them. Does anyone think that politicians deal with normal everyday people? But Cops on the street, roads and detectives do. Personally I know enough cops and I trust them and respect them way more than the Justice Department. The Justice Dept. is all about the political "flavor or the day" instead of real people. I am a real person. And I will say it, a big thank you to all the men and women in blue. Just like the military, there are LGBTs wearing blue. The LGB
s can get away with it but the T's probably can't. So thank you Justice Dept. How about letting T's join the military with no discrimination. How about letting trans genders be cops without discrimination. Do some real good because we as trans genders can. We are not useless just because we take hormones and need those hormones.

BTW I trust our men and women and all in between in blue than I do a politician with brown on their nose from having their heads so far up someone's butt has no idea how the other half live or has to live.

Sorry but I will always stand up for our men in women in blue before I will for someone with brown on their nose. I have never gotten help or respect from a politician but every cop I ever got directions or help from, or called responded to a 911 call, or got pulled over by no matter how I was presenting, or even talked to just to say thank you. All have been so respectful. I mean really? I have had State Police doing DOT work that jumped up on my steps and saw what I was wearing (Usually short cut offs, high wedges and a tank top and with shaved legs and underarms) and was asked what I preferred to be called no matter that M was on my license.

BTW. What the Justice Dept. is insinuating happens is rare. Less than one percent may discriminate against us but to most a crime is a crime regardless who it is instigated against and they do a pretty good job but then it goes to the DA's and they are the ones that decide if there is enough evidence and whether to prosecute or not. Oh what a big surprise. A District Attorney is mostly elected So they usually go with the "flavor of the day" like any politican but a cops usually do what they do because they believe in what they do. If I rob a bank, I don't expect any less of a sentence than a cis person robbing a bank just because I'm Trans. I just want to be protected if I go to prison. I could even maybe give a sob story. But breaking the law is breaking the law and all should be treated equal. If I'm a trans prostitute and get caught in a sting then I don't espect a stiffer sentence which is usually a fine and out than a woman that is a prostitute. And usually the do make exceptions for trans prostitutes as in protecting them in jail.

BTW I trust cops more than the politicians. The cops that I have dealt with always treated me with respect regardless. But I'm not a criminal either other than speeding or forgetting to use a signal light or a tag light out or whatever else. The men in women in blue treat me like a person because they deal will all walks of life on a daily basis and would rather see a poor tranny with a brake light out than a bank robber or drug dealer that is armed. Politicians just care about votes because they are so protected. So a few have told me that LGBT's are a relief on a traffic stop in the middle of the night. Some even a whiff of fresh air because they have asked me questions about us and wanting to learn how to show respect and consideration. Not from being ordered too but jsut having to deal with people from all walks of life. This I really respect and have spent an hour to an hour to an hour and a half in the front seat of a cop car answering questions about treating us and what we prefer to be called and so on. I believe they became better cops because of it.