LGBTQIA+ Advisory Board

Baltimore Police Department LGBTQIA+ Advisory Board Application
The Baltimore Police Department (BPD) is committed to creating a safer, more inclusive city for everyone. We are forming an LGBTQIA+ Advisory Board to strengthen relationships between BPD and Baltimore’s gender diverse communities. This board will assist in shaping department policies, practices and community engagement strategies with an emphasis on inclusion and respect.

We welcome applicants of all gender identities and expressions, sexual orientations, races, ethnicities, abilities, socioeconomic backgrounds, faiths and lived experiences.

Please note: Candidates must be Baltimore City residents or work in Baltimore City.
General Application Information
Name*

Last NameFirst Name
Chosen Name
Pronouns*
Email*
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Phone Number
Please provide the best number to contact you
Address*

Street Address

Street Address Line 2

CityState / Province

Postal / Zip Code
Organization or Association Affiliation Name and Address:
Demographic Information
Gender Identity
Sexual Orientation
Do you identify as transgender?

YesNo
Ethnicity*
Do you have a disability?

YesNo
Primary Language
Secondary Language(s)
Birth Date*

MonthDayYear
Are you a Baltimore City Resident?*

YesNo
Do you work at or own a business in Baltimore City? If so, please describe:*
Are you interested in holding a leadership position on the board? Select the position(s) of interest:

ChairVice ChairSecretary
Short Answer Questions
What motivates you to serve on the BPD LGBTQIA+ Advisory Board?*
What contributions do you anticipate bringing to the board? Please respond to the following categories as applicable: Professional skills or areas of expertise; Affiliations with advocacy groups or community organizations, including dates of involvement; Other relevant information:*
In what ways will your skills, background or lived experiences be an asset to the Advisory Board?*
What top three topics would you like the board to focus on?*
Have you had any direct or indirect experiences with law enforcement that you feel are relevant to your participation on this board? (Please share only what you feel comfortable disclosing.)*
What actions do you believe the BPD could take to improve its relationship with LGBTQIA+ community members? Please include specific initiatives you would recommend or any areas you feel need improvement:*
Are there any disability accommodations we should be aware of to support your participation on the Advisory Board?*
Board members serve two-year terms and are required to meet six times a year, actively participate in meetings and support related board activities. Will you be able to make this commitment to the LGBTQIA+ Advisory Board?*

YesNoMaybe
Your application will be reviewed by the selection committee. You will be contacted via email or phone if selected.

Thank you for your interest.

I certify, by my signature, that the information contained within this application is true, accurate and complete to the best of my knowledge. An electronic signature is accepted.
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Baltimore Police Department LGBTQIA+ Advisory Board Application

General Application Information

Demographic Information

Short Answer Questions