The most effective police departments reflect the spirit and diversity of the community they serve. New Orleans is a city unlike any other, boasting one of the most vibrant and varied cultures in the world, and the NOPD is a department to match. The NOPD’s LGBTQ+ Liaison Unit, spearheaded by three dedicated members of law enforcement with a passion for community engagement that goes beyond their full-time positions, is a testament to the Department’s evolution and dedication to inclusion. In the words of Liaison Sgt. Matt Patin, the Unit hopes to “Work within the community to build bridges, which will make our citizens feel safer and help our officers become more understanding in the differences that make New Orleanians unique.”
