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Meet This NJ Police Department's LGBTQ+ Liaison

A police department in New Jersey is hoping to provide more support for the LGBTQ+ community.

Kearny Police Officer Nicole Cain

Kearny Police Officer Nicole Cain

Photo Credit: Kearny Police

The Kearny Police Department appointed Officer Nicole Cain (she/her) as its first LGBTQ+ liaison.

A five-year veteran who was born and raised in Kearny. She currently resides in Morris County with her wife, Mary, and their dog, Gryffin.

Cain's appointment as the LGBTQ+ Liaison is part of a statewide initiative to provide support to both law enforcement and the community who may be struggling with LGBTQ+ matters, her department said.

The program is designed to build a stronger relationship and promote trust through training and community outreach between the LGBTQ+ community and police officers. 

The liaison also serves as an internal resource for fellow officers to have open and honest discussions regarding calls for service involving LGBTQ+ persons, updates on state and federal protection policies, and available local resources.

Officer Cain is available to speak with anyone in need of non-emergent police services or just a listening ear. She can be reached at ncain@kearnynjpd.org. 

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