Entries by Scot Anderson

Article | ‘Get the police out of Pride’

August 31, 2020 in /by

I am exhausted. Physically and mentally. I know the majority of the Met’s officers and our amazing police staff are too. Never before in history have we faced so many converging life-changing events and never have we found ourselves in situations where we may be asked to impose almost unbelievably restrictive rules on people. Since March, the Met and […]

Article | Black LGBT+ Lives Matter: Personal Reflections

July 2, 2020 in , /by

We asked our own officers how as LGBT+ people of colour they have helped shape the organisation from within and delivered better policing for Londoners. There are many people of colour who have lead and shaped LGBT+ history. Such as Jose Sarria, a Hispanic and a drag queen who as an openly gay person ran […]

Article | Stonewall: Reclaiming Their Narrative

June 28, 2020 in , /by

50 years ago today, on 28th June 1970, the first anniversary of the Stonewall movement, many activists and members of the LGBT+ community marked the day by gathering in Sheridan Square, New York City and together they marched up Sixth Avenue to Central Park, the parade stretching for 15 blocks. It is recognised as the […]

Want to become a police officer?

June 12, 2020 in /by

Interested in joining the police? Starting a career in the police can be one of the best things you’ll ever do. You’ll be able to make a real difference in your community, reducing crimes and making people safer. Find out how to join the police and learn more about a career in policing at www.joiningthepolice.co.uk […]

PSNI LGBT+ Network Launch Allies Pledge on IDAHoBiT

May 17, 2020 in /by

Today is the International Day Against Homophobia, Biphobia and Transphobia or IDAHOBIT for short. It is a day when organisations across the world aim to raise awareness of issues faced by LGBT+ communities worldwide, which in turn provides an opportunity to engage in dialogue with the media, policymakers and wider civil society. The date of […]

Article | Transgender Day of Visibility

March 31, 2020 in , /by

Today is transgender day of visibility, or TDoV for short. It is a day when trans folk, the LGBT+ community and allies celebrate the lives of trans, non-binary and intersex people. A day to honour trans people, to embrace diversity and to raise awareness of the challenges trans, non-binary and intersex people still face as […]

Profile | Remembering Harvey Milk

February 24, 2020 in /by

In celebration of LGBT History Month the Network will be profiling a selection of LGBT figures who have played significant roles in shaping modern LGBT culture or had a significant impact on LGBT issues in the public consciousness. Today we remember Harvey Milk. He was a leading civil and human rights leader who became the […]

Profile | Remembering Marsha P. Johnson

February 21, 2020 in , /by

In celebration of LGBT History Month the Network will be profiling a selection of LGBT figures who have played significant roles in shaping modern LGBT culture or had a significant impact on LGBT issues in the public consciousness. Today we remember Marsha P. Johnson. She was a trans black woman activist that lived in New […]