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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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