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DCI Gerry Campbell, from the Metropolitan Police Service's Violent Crime Directorate, leads on hate crime policy and investigation across London.
By: Staff writer
The Met remains resolute in tackling hate crime
There are currently more than 210 LGBT Liaison Officers in the MPS dedicated to improving the service provided to LGBT people. Working with LGBT focused organisations, local partners and statutory groups, liaison officers advise and support their MPS colleagues to improve the investigation of homophobic and transphobic hate crime.
The Met remains resolute in tackling hate crime
DCI Gerry Campbell of the Met speaks out on homophobia
DCI Campbell said “The Met remains resolute in its commitment to tackling hate crime in all its forms, including homophobic and transphobic crime. We’re also committed to working in effective partnership with victims, LGBT organisations and other partners in improving services to, and supporting victims & witnesses, whilst challenging perpetrators”
He went on to say “I want to actively encourage victims of all hate crimes to come forward and report them to police. All forms of hate crime will be treated and investigated seriously. I need to ensure that victims are supported and that they access the services they need”.
There are currently more than 210 LGBT Liaison Officers in the MPS dedicated to improving the service provided to LGBT people. Working with LGBT focused organisations, local partners and statutory groups, liaison officers advise and support their MPS colleagues to improve the investigation of homophobic and transphobic hate crime.
If you need to report a homophobic/ transphobic crime or incident there are several ways to do it:
- In an emergency you should always dial 999.
- In a non-emergency situation you can contact the police direct on 0300 123 1212
- You might prefer to contact your local LGBT Police Liaison Officer their contacts can be obtained online, www.met.police.uk/contacts/LGBT.htm
- Report the crime on line at: www.met.police.uk
- For advice and signposting to other agencies visit gaydar.co.uk or gaydargirls.com.
You may prefer to report via a third-party reporting site such as GALOP (www.galop.org.uk), London Friend (www.londonfriend.org.uk)
If you have information about a crime you can call Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 500 111.
