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GLBT

Community-based, crime prevention work is the foundation of the Liaison Committee, which has been meeting regularly since 1991. The Liaison Committee, one of the first of its kind in Canada, consists of community, police and other criminal justice system representatives and is open to anyone who wants to participate. It is co-chaired by community and police representatives.

Image of the rainbow coloured Ottawa Police Liaison Committee Logo.The Liaison Committee's community-based process is grounded in action-oriented, problem-solving work that addresses needs identified by the community. Outcomes include an increase in reporting of hate-motivated incidents, increased visibility of lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender realities in police service policies, procedures and training; police participation in many community events and, above all, informed and sensitive responses to members of the LGBT communities by an increasing number of officers.

The message is simple. Stereotypes break down when individuals engage in dialogue and come to know and trust one another as caring, committed, respectful and respect-worthy human beings.

Interested in Joining the GLBT Liaison Committee?

Meetings are usually held at police headquarters (474 Elgin St.) on the third Monday of the month, beginning at 5:35 p.m. to permit for on-street parking. A typical meeting lasts 1.5 hours. Exceptions: there is no meeting in August, and two yearly meetings are held in other locations.

For more information about the GLBT Committee and/or their monthly meetings, contact the committee at (613) 236-1222, ext. 5867, or email glbt@ottawapolice.ca.

Also, be sure to visit the GLBT Extranet!

GLBT Liaison Committee - Terms of Reference

Image of a mural created in 2007 by artist Sara Heppner-Waldston. Heard for the First Time

In 2001, the Ottawa Police Liaison Committee celebrated the tenth anniversary. A commitment was made by a number of people associated with the Liaison Committee at the time to put together a report on the incidents that have been heard at the Liaison Committee meetings for the past ten years.

This Incident Report is a documentation of best practices for community-based response to hate crimes in Ottawa.

View or download your copy of "Heard for the First Time". Hard copies are available by emailing your address to glbt@ottawapolice.ca.