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Since 2013, at the direction of former Sheriff William Gore, the San Diego County Sheriff's Department created the Sheriff's LGBTQ+ Advisory Council. 

It is a voluntary appointed group of community leaders, organizers, activists, and advocates from the LGBTQ+ communities.  The Sheriff's LGBTQ+ Advisory Council was created to work with the department on issues of concern, as well as to share insights and recommendations that could impact relationships between the Sheriff's Department and the community.

"The relationship between law enforcement and the LGBTQ+ community has seen significant progress throughout the years," said Acting Sheriff Martinez.  "My intention is to bolster that relationship through meaningful dialogue and relationships with a newly reestablished LGBTQ+ Advisory Council."

The Sheriff's LGBTQ+ Advisory Council will be made up of 15 members who represent all walks of life and experiences (i.e., religious, racial, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, disabled and ethnic groups):
  • Community Representative from each County District
  • Youth (17-25 years of age)
  • LGBTQ+ Service Provider/Community Based/Non-Profit Organizations
  • Individual with justice-involved lived experience
  • Transgender
  • Interfaith
All Sheriff's LGBTQ+ Advisory Council members must live in San Diego County.  Applications will be evaluated based on:
  1. connection to targeted populations, personal and/or professional
  2. evidence of engagement in local community, civic leadership, or volunteerism
  3. a personal commitment to equity and inclusion
  4. a demonstrated ability to engage the broader community of local networks, community members and stakeholders
 The Sheriff's LGBTQ+ Advisory Council will meet at least once a month either in person or virtually.
 
Mission Statement
The San Diego Sheriff LGBTQ+ Advisory Council's mission is to identify and bring issues of concern from individuals and organizations within the LGBTQ+ communities to the attention of the Sheriff and department staff for preemptive and collaborative resolution.

Areas of Focus
  • Improve public safety for the LGBTQ+ community
  • Maintain open communication that builds trust between our  communities and the Sheriff's Department
  • Meets as needed with the Sheriff or Sheriff personnel on time-sensitive matters of interest to the LGBTQ+ communities
  • Provides input, feedback, and guidance to Sheriff on matters of interest to the LGBTQ+ communities
  • Promote and encourage deputy training about cultural competencies while expanding the community’s understanding of the policies and procedures of the Sheriff's Department
  • Provides representation at meetings and events as requested by the Sheriff

Applications will be accepted until March 31, 2022.
Please contact Edith.Sanchezcruz@sdsheriff.gov with any questions. Selection and notification of members will be done in April.

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* 1. Preferred Pronoun

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* 2. First Name

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* 3. Middle Name

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* 4. Last Name

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* 5. Preferred Name

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* 6. Contact Information

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* 7. Alternate Phone Number

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* 8. Date of Birth (MM/DD/YYYY)

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* 9. Gender

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* 10. Ethnicity

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* 11. Sexual Orientation

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* 12. Have you served on a commission, board, or council?

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* 13. (Optional) Upload your resume.  This should include information about past and present positions you have held, dates of service for each, and a description of responsibilities.

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* 14. Briefly explain why you would like to be a member of this advisory council, including any lived experiences or history with the LGBTQ+ community (5 sentences max).

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* 15. Is there anything else you would like to share? (e.g. your unique perspective, special skills, etc.)

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* 16. This committee may meet in person or virtually.  Please list any accommodations you may need to participate in these meetings. 

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* 17. Use the space below to provide additional comments or questions.

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* 18. Once you complete the form, Enter your full name below to acknowledge that you understand:

1. Any false or incomplete information may be grounds for not appointing you to a volunteer position or ending your assignment after beginning volunteering.

2. There will be no compensation for this role.

I hereby certify that the above statements are true and correct to the best of my knowledge. I understand participation on an advisory council is voluntary and unpaid.

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