Broken Hill hosts inaugural gay and lesbian police conference

Some of New South Wales's top-ranking cops have made their way an inaugural gay and lesbian police conference at Broken Hill. Key points: Officers who identify as LGBTQIA+ gave their feedback and suggestions to some of the state's highest ranking officers GLLOs say they are seeing a "big shift" in attitudes in the force and the community Acting Assistant Commissioner Tony Cooke says the conference shows how committed police are to inclusivity The event is designed to promote inclusivity and diversity in policing and the community. "I couldn't be prouder, to be really frank," Barrier Police District Superintendent Darren Brand said. 'A big shift' Sergeant Towney believes having Acting Assistant Commissioner Tony Cooke attend is an indication that relationships with the LGBTQIA+ community are improving. "It does signal just the value that we place upon engaging with our communities right across the state," Acting Assistant Commissioner Cooke said.