Inclusion and respect are critical to building trust—both within our Department and with the people we proudly serve across Los Angeles County. We recognize that proper public safety means ensuring every community feels seen, heard, and protected.

We celebrate the diversity within the Sheriff’s Department, which reflects the vibrant communities of Los Angeles County. Our commitment is to foster an environment where all individuals—regardless of sexual orientation, gender identity, or expression—can feel safe, respected, and empowered to be themselves.

To support this mission, we have designated LGBTQ+ community liaisons. We are here to listen, support, and help bridge the gap between law enforcement and our LGBTQ+ community. You can reach us directly at: [email protected].

We are honored to stand with our LGBTQ+ residents and are committed to ongoing partnership, progress, and pride.

Community

2026 WEHO Pride Awareness

Embroidered sheriff's shoulder patch. Los angeles County Sheriff is embroidered at the top p and Sheriff is at the bottom in black stitch. Yellow 6 point star is in the center of the patch with a bear in the middle. the background is colored with red orange yellow green blue purple strip as is on the LGBTQ flag.

Happy Pride Month from the LASD

We proudly celebrate the diversity, strength, and contributions of the LGBTQ+ community. Pride is a time to honor authenticity, foster understanding, and reaffirm our commitment to dignity, respect, and inclusion for all.
We wish everyone a safe, joyful, and meaningful Pride Month as we continue building stronger connections within the communities we serve.

Happy Pride!

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LGBT Liaison Academy

There is a strong LGBTQ+ presence in law enforcement, including colleagues, friends, and family, whose stories of resilience highlight the ongoing journey toward acceptance both within the profession and beyond. LGBTQ+ liaisons from agencies across the country come together to learn, share experiences, and strengthen trust within their departments and the communities they serve. Through collaboration and focused training, they foster more respectful, supportive environments for LGBTQ+ first responders and the people they protect.

Watch the 2025 WeHo Pride Parade streaming on KTLA+

The WeHo Pride Parade, a highlight of the larger WeHo Pride Weekend

WEHO Pride Awareness

Articles

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LGBT family: safe and embraced

LGBT family: safe and embraced 600 400 SIB Staff

Coming out of the closet is a challenging process and a unique journey for those in it, including close family and friends. The first step for a person is to recognize and understand their sexual identity. Once that hurdle is achieved (sometimes a lifelong process), then managing and accommodating beliefs (i.e. religious) and relationships, sometimes…

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2025 Pride Parade Gallery

2024 Pride Parade Gallery