LGBTQ+ Liaison Officer

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Detective Caitlin Poplawski is the Liaison Officer for the LGBTQ+ communty in the City of Newport.

She is the point of contact for any questions or concerns community members may have about police processes. Detective Poplawski acts as a resource for those who may be hesitant to report hate crimes or any other type of criminal or non-criminal incidents to police. Her role extends to attendance at any meetings with community members to further this relationship when appropriate.

Detective Poplawski is an accessible and friendly ear to the city’s LGBTQ+ community that would eleviate any concerns from this particular community to the Department’s supervisors, patrol and civilian staff.