The Chamblee Police Department has named Officer Brandon White as its first LGBTQ liaison.
White says he hopes to give people in marginalized communities a safe place to turn when they need help.
He brings personal experience to the role. In 2012, White was attacked by a group of men in his neighborhood because he was gay. White said the case showed him a different side to the police and led to him pursue a career in law enforcement.
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