LGBTQ+ Liaison Officer

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Detective Caitlin Poplawski has been appointed as the LGBTQ+ Liaison for the Newport Police Department.

The LGTBQ+ Liaison act as the point of contact for any questions or concerns community members may have about police processes. This officer will act as a resource for those who may be hesitant to report hate crimes or any other type of criminal/non-criminal incidents to police. The liaison officer role extends to attendance at any meetings with community members to further this relationship when appropriate. The Department’s LGBTQ+ Liaison is an accessible and friendly ear to the city’s LGBTQ+ community and would elevate any concerns from this particular community to the Department’s supervisors and patrol staff.