Advisory Commission on LGBTQIA+ Affairs 10/07/2026

The City of Worcester Advisory Commission on LGBTQIA+ Affairs met on October 7, 2026. The commission approved the July and August meeting minutes. Worcester Police Department representatives described the department’s LGBTQIA+ liaison and community-engagement work, including support for crime victims, outreach to community organizations, recruiting activities, and ride-along opportunities; the online ride-along application process was noted.

Police and Executive Office of Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion representatives also discussed training for recruits on community policing, respectful engagement, and LGBTQIA+ awareness, including pronouns and gender terminology. They invited the commission to share community concerns and feedback on practices or policies and offered to maintain ongoing collaboration. No procurement activity, contract decisions, or spending actions were identified.