DEKALB COUNTY, Ga. - A DeKalb County commissioner has introduced a resolution aimed at strengthening ties between law enforcement and the LGBTQ+ community.

What we know:

The proposal, brought forward by Commissioner Ted Terry, calls for the creation of a designated LGBTQ+ liaison within the DeKalb County Police Department. It also recommends mandatory hate crime identification training for officers.

Terry told local outlet Rough Draft that the measure was inspired by a 2023 DeKalb County report from the advocacy organization Georgia Equality, which urged DeKalb leaders to take steps to improve the police department’s relationship with LGBTQ+ residents.

What's next:

If approved by the full board, the resolution would direct county officials to begin implementing both initiatives.

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