Mayors, police chiefs, etc. have had special advisory boards that have included Latinos, women, veterans, African Americans etc. and only a couple of decades ago did public officials add LGBT advisory boards to that list. These citizens’ advisory boards play an important role in keeping the public officially informed and more understanding of the diverse…
San Diego Police Chief Shelley Zimmerman spent her 55th birthday Monday night answering questions from residents at the LGBT Center and vainly, but good naturedly waved her hands to try and stop the happy birthday song from being sung to her. It was Council President Todd Gloria who informed the estimated 85 people who gathered…
The Human Rights Campaign (HRC) is calling for the reinstatement of the Latta, SC police chief, who is openly gay. According to news reports, Chief Crystal Moore was fired by Mayor Earl Bullard after he reprimanded her seven times in one day. Chief Moore says the reprimands received on Tuesday were the first she has…
Shelley Zimmerman will support the LGBT community, said the new police chief who was sworn in Tuesday following almost a love fest and praise from residents during her confirmation hearing before the San Diego City Council. Zimmerman, 54, is the first female San Diego Police Chief and is a 31-year veteran. Mayor-Elect Kevin Faulconer nominated…
