Contents

Chapters in this book

1. Frontmatter i
2. Contents v
3. Tables and Figures vii
4. Acknowledgments ix
5. 1. Lesbian and Gay Police Officers 1
6. 2. Old Issues, New Realities 11
7. 3. Law Enforcement’s Move Toward Diversity 29
8. 4. Officer Experiences and Perceptions 57
9. 5. Unique Roles, Unique Contributions 81
10. 6. Urban and Rural Contexts 105
11. 7. Professional Police Associations 135
12. 8. Best Practices for Recruitment and Human Resources 153
13. 9. Roadmap for the Future 181
14. References 185
15. Index 201
16. About the Book 213