York Regional Police is proud to raise the transgender flag in honour of the Transgender Day of Remembrance outside of York Regional Police Headquarters.
Speaking prior to the flag raising will be York Regional Police Chief Eric Jolliffe, Ontario Provincial Police Senior Forensic Analyst Stephanie Howard, who shares her story about transitioning in the workplace after 27-year career. Benjamin Debbert, who is studying Child and Youth Care at Durham College, and advocates for 2SLGBTQ+ rights, will also be speaking.
York Regional Police will be presenting research scientist for the Centre for Addiction and Mental Health (CAMH) and assistant professor at the University of Toronto, Dr. Alex Abramovich with an advocacy award for his ground-breaking practice and policy reform and his dedication to 2SLGBTQ+ youth homelessness.
Members of the media are invited to attend York Regional Police Headquarters, located at 47 Don Hillock Drive in Aurora, on Tuesday, November 20, 2018, at 10 a.m. York Regional Police is committed to supporting the 2SLGBTQ+ community both internally among our members, as well as externally with our citizens.
In 2014, York Regional Police formed the Pride Internal Support Network (ISN) which has grown to become a resource for not only members, but the community. The ISN is comprised of both sworn and civilian members of the 2SLGBTQ+ community as well as friends, family members and allies.
York Regional Police is proud to enjoy strong community partnerships with organizations such as PFLAG York Region, York Pride, the Aids Committee of York Region, 360˚kids, the Canadian Mental Health Association, York Region District School Board and Family Services of York Region and many others in celebrating diversity and promoting inclusivity. Through these partnerships and collaborative efforts, we combat hate in all its forms and work to enhance the quality of life for all members of our diverse community.
(Source: York Regional Police )
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