LGBTI Liaison Officers with the Queensland Police Service (QPS) brought the message about breaking down barriers and building positive relationships to high school students during Wear it Purple Day last week.
Now in its 10th year, Wear it Purple Day is held on 28 August every year to celebrate diversity and young people amongst LGBTIQ+ communities.
It began in response to bullying, harassment and abuse faced by LGBTIQ+ youth and is now internationally recognised as an opportunity to support young members of these communities.
This year, LGBTI Liaison Officers, Acting Sergeant Luke Turner and Constable Jesse Farrance (both pictured) visited Indooroopilly State High School to deliver important messages to the students about how the QPS is available to support members of the LGBTIQ+ communities.
Acting Sergeant Turner said Wear it Purple Day provided the QPS with a great opportunity to build stronger relationships with young LGBTIQ+ people.
“This has strong benefits and can even be life-saving for members of these communities,” Acting Sergeant Turner said.
“It was great to have a chance to meet the students, break down barriers between police and young people, and celebrate the diversity within our community.”
He said it was “awesome to see the kids being so engaged and keen to learn about what we can do to support them”.
