In the UK the Former London Metropolitan Police Deputy Assistant Commissioner and Liberal Democrat London mayoral candidate Brian Paddick is going to share his experiences of coming out in the police force with a talk at the Thames Valley Police Gay Association dinner.
Mr. Paddick, 53, raised his profile as a contestant in I’m a Celebrity...Get Me Out of Here! on national TV, will address police staff at Reading Police Station on Tuesday in conjunction with the International Day against Homophobia and Transphobia.
The now retired former officer told the BBC: “I am delighted to be attending this TVGPA event and getting the chance to meet lesbian, gay, bi-sexual and trans (LGBT) officers and staff, and those interested in knowing more about issues facing LGBT people in the workplace.
“Many people working in the police service still have fears about being openly gay at work, and it is good to be able to share my experience and show my support for them.”
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