Victoria Police LGBTIQA+ Liaison Officers (LLOs) are a contact point for lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, intersex and queer community members.
LLO roles and responsibilities
LLOs work to create mutual trust between police and the LGBTIQA+ community, ensuring we maintain a fair and equal policing service.
LLOs provide:
- discreet, non-judgemental expert advice and help when reporting a crime as well as information about support services
- recommendations to our organisation on the policing needs of LGBTIQA+ people.
Our LLO’s commitment to building relationships and supporting the LGBTIQA+ community includes:
- regular training and communication about current and emerging issues
- considering LGBTIQA+ community perspectives in the review and development of Victoria Police policies, processes, and initiatives
- improving how we respond to incidents such as prejudice motivated crimes
- presentations to social and support groups on the role of LLOs, and how police and the LGBTIQA+ community can work together.
Community events
It is important to us that LGBTIQA+ community members can hold and attend safe events.
We encourage event organisers to notify us about any upcoming events. This allows you to discuss the safety plans of an event, and helps us identify community engagement opportunities, such as the presence of LLOs.
- For large events and festivals, email the Victoria Police State Event Planning Unit at STATEEVENTS-OIC@police.vic.gov.au.
- For small, local events, event organisers should contact the local police station in the area the event is being held.
If you would like an LLO to attend your event, please also email LLO-Coordinator-MGR@police.vic.gov.au.
For more information on how to plan and organise a safe event, see our events page.
Contact an LLO
To get in contact with an LLO, speak to a police officer at your local police station. You can request to speak to an LLO for advice and help.
Report a crime
If anyone is in danger, a crime is currently occurring, or you need immediate police attendance, please call Triple Zero (000).
If there is no immediate danger, you can report a crime to any police officer in Victoria Police by contacting your local police station. You can also request to speak to an LLO.
You can see more reporting options on our Report a crime against the LGBTIQA+ community page.
LGBTIQA+ community safety
Our commitment to and support of LGBTIQA+ communities, including information about how to report a crime, our employee networks, and advice for staying safe.
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