Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual and Transgender+ (LGBT+)

LGBT page header image with LGBT network crest top left, and the words 'Policing West Yorkshire with Price' in rainbow colours along the top, along with various images of Police Officers in uniform in a montage, with a police car, police horses, the NPAS helicopter and a Police Officer on a Police bike, overlaid over a city centre backdrop

West Yorkshire Police is dedicated to serving all communities well and we recognise there are bespoke needs in the service we provide to lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender+ (LGBT+) people. We strive to improve our services in consultation with LGBT+ community members, police officers and police staff to make sure that when LGBT+ community members contact us they are treated with fairness, integrity and respect. To help achieve this every member of staff is doing LGBT+ training designed by LGBT+ people.

 

You can follow our progress on LGBT+ issues on Facebook (@WYPLGBT) and X (Twitter) (@WYP_LGBTQ).

 

One of the Force’s Equality Objectives is to tackle homophobic, transphobic and biphobic language and bullying in schools. We are doing this because there was been wide support from LGBT+ and non-LGBT+ people to do so; we share their vision that school is place people should to learn, not to be scared.

We take pride in the intrusive scrutiny we place our LGBT hate crime under to make sure our handling of these troubling offences is constantly improving. LGBT+ people should be able to live and visit in West Yorkshire proud of who they are and who they love. Tackling hate crime is a priority in our Police and Crime Plan because of the impact these offences have on the LGBT+ community.

An animated gif showing different police officers over a colourful background, with the words 'A career to inspire you and others' and logos of supporting partner agencies

West Yorkshire Police is determined to be an organisation representative of the communities it serves. Victims of crime come from a wide range of communities with a wide range of experiences and so it is essential our officers and staff are just as diverse. We have a positive action programme in place which is designed to ensure we are representative of our LGBT+ community, so if you are interested in joining our organisation as a Police Officer, Police staff member, Special Constable or Volunteer check out our vacancies here. Our LGBT staff network (details below) can offer guidance with the application processes.

 

LGBT Network Logo in the form of a colourful crest
The LGBT Network is a group of LGBT+ officers and staff who look out for each other, helping with professional and career development, improving our services and employment, and providing personal support when needed. Read more about the LGBT Network.

 

Safe In Safe Out

Safe In Safe Out is our LGBT+ community safety and engagement project. It was set up to consolidate our work with LGBT+ people in the wake of significant international events such as the Orlando terror attack in 2016 and is both a consultation and communication network through which we will make the LGBT+ community safer and feel safer.

How to report hate crimes

Interview with Inspector Ben Ryder - talking about the LGBT Network at West Yorkshire Police

Please note ; the video above was filmed in 2016. The officer in this video may now may no longer be the same rank as when this video was filmed - nor in the same role within the Force or the LGBT+ Network.

 

Page last reviewed January 2024

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