Dorchester, Massachusetts30+ days ago
Affinity groups such as the Benevolent Asian Jade Society of New England, Cabo Verde Police Association, Emerald Society of the Boston Police, Gay Officers Action League (GOAL) of New England, Haitian American Law Enforcement Community (HALEC), Latino Law Enforcement Group of Boston (LLEGO), Massachusetts Association of Italian American Police Officers, Massachusetts Association of Minority Law Enforcement Officers (MAMLEO), Massachusetts Association of Women in Law Enforcement (MAWLE), and Women in Blue play a critical role in advancing diversity, equity, and inclusion within the Department through advocacy and mentoring. Importance of Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion within the Department The Boston Police Department embraces and encourages employees' differences in lived experience, race, ethnicity, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, socio-economic status, language, culture, national origin, religion/spirituality, age, (dis)ability, military/veteran status, political perspective, and other characteristics that make our employees unique and able to connect with the diverse communities we serve.