14-01-2017 21:21 via 10tv.com

Training aims to help police better serve LGBT community

PROVIDENCE, R.I. (AP) -- Providence police are introducing additional training to help officers interact with the lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender community.Mayor Jorge Elorza and Providence Police Chief Hugh Clements say they're dedicated to creating LGBT-inclusive policies for members of the department as well as specific training curriculum for the next police academy.Clements says the goal is to help officers become more aware of issues facing the LGBT community in Providence.Elorza, a
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