Date: Thu, 19 Jan 1995 21:55:54 GMT From: Tony Murphy The Second International Conference of Lesbian & Gay Criminal Justice Professionals Le Deuxime Congres International des Policiers Gais et Lesbiennes El Segundo Congreso Internacional de Policas Gays y Lesbianas Die Zweite Internationale Konferenz Der Schwulen und Lesbischen Polizeibeamten ========================= Palm Springs September 8, 1995 Moving Forward in Pride ======================= The Golden State Peace Officers Association (GSPOA), California's Lesbian & Gay Police Organization, proudly presents the Second Annual International Conference of Lesbian & Gay Criminal Justice Professionals. The eight hour conference and associated seminars will take place in Palm Springs, California, on Friday, September 8 , 1995. In conjunction with the conference itself, myriad other educational, social, and networking events have been planned throughout the Los Angeles area from September 1 - September 10, 1995. This conference is designed for Lesbian and Gay police officers, deputy sheriffs, firefighters, parole and probation officers, prosecutors, jurists, and criminal justice support personnel, as well as for all other law enforcement officers, managers and executives who are interested in creating a positive working environment for an increasingly diverse workforce. Aims of the Conference: ======================= * To provide an educational forum in which Lesbian & Gay criminal justice personnel can learn about police practices around the world. * To provide a supportive environment for Lesbian and Gay law enforcement personnel to discuss the many challenges that they face in the workplace such as discrimination, coming out issues, and AIDS/HIV disease. * To provide criminal justice personnel with the techniques and training necessary to decrease homophobia and increase cultural diversity awareness within the workplace * To provide solid professional networking opportunities for all conference participants Conference Workshops: ===================== <> Improving Working Conditions for Gay & Lesbian Criminal Justice Personnel <> Coming Out on the Job: Pros & Cons <> Organizing a Lesbian & Gay Police Association <> AIDS and HIV: The Impact On Us <> Issues and Concerns of Lesbian Law Enforcement Professionals <> Ensuring Your Department Provides Equal Opportunity for Lesbian & Gay Officers: Issues of Concern <> Building Bridges: Working With the Lesbian & Gay Community <> Married to a Gay Cop: Being a Lesbian or Gay Police Spouse <> Using Computer Technology to our Advantage: A Presentation by Digital Queers <> The International Connection: Taking Our Concerns Worldwide A continental breakfast and full lunch will be provided for conference participants. Professional Activities: ======================== * Tour the Los Angeles Police Academy * Participate in ride-a-longs with local police agencies * Visit the Los Angeles Police Historical Society Museum * Tour the Simon Wiesenthal Museum of Tolerance Social Events Planned Include: ============================== <> Conference Gala and Welcome Reception <> Tours of Beverly Hills, Hollywood and Local Movie Studios <> Group Trip to Disneyland Multimedia and Historical Displays: =================================== Experience multimedia, video, and photographic displays documenting the significant contributions of Lesbian and Gay law enforcement personnel to the criminal justice system. These collections will be exhibited throughout the conference. The curriculum of this conference will be submitted to the California Commission on Peace Officers Standards & Training (POST) for certification and professional continuing education credits. This conference may be tax deductible under Section 162 of the Internal Revenue Service Code as a business/educational expense. Why Attend this Conference? =========================== >From Scotland Yard to Harvard Yard, from the Windy City to the Motor City, from the Land of 10,000 Lakes to the Land Down Under, from the City of Lights to the City of Angels, hundreds of Lesbian and Gay criminal justice personnel from around the world will unite in one location on a scale never before witnessed. This conference will provide all attendees the opportunity to meet and discuss the latest international information of concern to Gays and Lesbians working in law enforcement. The First International Conference of Gay & Lesbian Criminal Justice Professionals was held in New York City in June of 1994 and was a major success. The conference proved to be an extremely effective forum for Lesbian and Gay police officers from around the world to exchange ideas, network with one another, and discuss issues of mutual concern. Don't miss this exciting opportunity -- be part of it! If you are interested in attending: =================================== Although the final and exact details of the conference are still being planned, we wanted to provide you with as much information as possible so that you can plan to attend this event. What you should do now: ======================= Book your vacation or leave-time so that you can attend the conference. Although the conference itself is only one day long, numerous other professional, social, and educational events are planned from September 1-10, 1995. Try to get others interested in attending the conference. Mention the convention to other members of your Department and to your professional contacts worldwide. Call the Conference Hotline and tell us what other programming and associated events you would like to see take place during this event. Please offer any suggestions you have, to make this conference a success. We want to hear from you. To obtain frequent updates on the Second International Conference of Gay & Lesbian Criminal Justice Professionals, telephone the Conference Hotline at: +1 (213) 730-4121. For More Information About The Conference Contact: ================================================== United States, Canada, Mexico, Central & South America: Sergeant Marc Goodman (Los Angeles Police Department) Golden State Peace Officers Association (GSPOA) Post Office Box 46505 Los Angeles, California 90046, USA. Telephone: +1 (213)739-4121 INTERNET: gspoa@aol.com Europe, Asia, Africa, and Australia: Police Constable Tony Murphy (Metropolitan Police-London) Lesbian & Gay Police Association (LAGPA) BM LAGPA London WC1N 3XX, United Kingdom Telephone: +44 (0)1426-943011 INTERNET: lagpa@murph.demon.co.uk Registration Form: ================== To register for the conference and to receive future mailings with specifics on hotels, travel, conference fees, and associated social and professional events, please complete the form below. All registration information will remain STRICTLY CONFIDENTIAL. Name: __________________________________________________________ Address: __________________________________________________________ City,State,Zip: ___________________________________________________ Country: ___________________ E-Mail Address: ____________________ Fax Number: ________________ Telephone Number: ____________________ Your Agency or Department? ________________________________________ Are you a member of any Lesbian/Gay Police Association? (Y/N) ________ If so, which one? _________________________________________________ Comments/Suggestions: _____________________________________________ ___________________________________________________________________ ___________________________________________________________________ Please detach and mail to: ========================== International Conference, Golden State Peace Officers Association, P.O. Box 46505, Los Angeles, CA 90046, USA Or E-Mail to: gspoa@aol.com Document Produced By: Sergeant Marc Goodman GSPOA (Los Angeles) Last Updated: 31st December 1994. Please feel free to repost this information wherever appropriate or to bring it to the attention of any lesbian, gay, or bisexual criminal justice professional, who might be interested in attending this event. Thank you. ----------------------- Document Ends ---------------------- -- Tony Murphy Lesbian & Gay Police Association, Metropolitan Police, (LAGPA), UK. London, UK.