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Overview of LGBTI Liaison Officers

Victoria Police has appointed a number of lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender and intersex Liaison Officers (GLLOs) across the state. The GLLO Mission Statement is to contribute to the creation of mutual trust between police, lesbians, gay men, bisexuals, transgender and intersex persons so they have increasing confidence in police through the provision of fair and equitable policing service.

Victoria Police currently has one full time GLLO, and more than 230 portfolio GLLOs across the state. Portfolio GLLOs have GLLO duties additional to their operational role.The full time GLLO appears fortnightly on Joy94.9, sharing information and updates about the work of Victoria Police with LGBTI communities.

The GLLO's provide a contact point for LGBTI community members and provide advice, assistance and recommendations to Victoria Police on the policing needs of LGBTI people.

GLLOs demonstrate support for the community through attendance at a range of events. GLLOs are available to attend and present to social and support groups on the role of GLLOs and how police and the LGBTI community can work together.
 

LGBTI Portfolio Manager

Situated within the Priority Communities Division, the LGBTI Portfolio Manager works across Victoria Police as a subject matter expert, providing strategic advice and assistance on all matters relating to LGBTI communities both internal and external to the organisation. The LGBTI Portfolio Manager also works with LGBTI community organisations, through the LGBTI Portfolio Reference Group (PRG), to understand the issues facing community members in working with and reporting to police.

The LGBTI PRG meets quarterly, bringing a stakeholder and community perspective to the review and development of policies, processes, and initiatives to enhance and improve interactions and engagement between Victoria Police and Victorian LGBTI communities.

The LGBTI Portfolio Manager also:

• Assists in the coordination of GLLOs, including providing support and training opportunities
• Works across the organisation to support improvements to police responses to prejudice motivated crimes and incidents
• Works with internal and external trainers to ensure training materials include appropriate reference to issues affecting LGBTI community members both internal and external to the organisation.
   
• Contacting a GLLO (GLLO contacts are not a 24 hour service, if you require police attendance please dial Triple Zero '000')

There are Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender and Intersex Liaison Officers located at various police stations throughout Victoria; however, any police member is able to take a report of crime. You can contact any police station to do this. If the matter is urgent you should call Triple Zero '000'.

Victoria Police GLLOs can assist by providing discrete, non judgemental advice and assistance in the reporting of crimes.
By calling a GLLO, victims can discuss the incident then work out the most suitable process for the matter to be reported. The GLLO can also provide expert advice and assistance to police investigators.

To find your nearest GLLO's contact details, please click on the list below.

GLLO (LGBTI Officer) List
 

For enquiries during business hours on the GLLO program, please contact (03) 9247 6944. Please note this is for general enquiries and is not a 24 hour line. In an emergency, dial Triple Zero (000) immediately. If you are a victim of crime, please contact your local police station.

Email: melbourne.gllo@police.vic.gov.au 
 

Policing for same sex attracted and sex and gender diverse (SSASGD) young Victorians report

In 2016, Victoria Police commissioned GLHV, part of La Trobe University, to better understand same-sex attracted, sex and gender diverse (SSASGD) young people and their engagement and attitudes towards police.

Policing for SSASGD Young People - ARCSHS Report