Annapolis Police Department Announces LGBTQ+ Community Liaison
The Annapolis Police Department has announced the appointment of Officer Timika Williams as the department's LGBTQ+ liaison, a role intended to strengthen relationships between law enforcement and the LGBTQ+ community while encouraging the reporting and investigation of potential hate crimes. According to the department, the liaison position is designed to improve communication and collaboration between the police department and members of the lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, queer, and allied communities. Officer Williams will work across several divisions within the department, including Investigations and Recruiting, to educate, assist, and engage officers, residents, businesses, and community organizations on issues affecting LGBTQ+ individuals. The department said the position will also focus on identifying public safety concerns within the LGBTQ+ community and building trust that encourages victims and witnesses to report hate crimes and other acts of violence...
