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D.C. to launch transgender awareness campaign

The District of Columbia government is launching what it calls the nation's first government- sponsored campaign to promote awareness and understanding of transgender people.

Tags: awareness, activism

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Police: crimes involving gay, transgender victims not related

Police say three reported crimes in two days involving members of the gay and transgender community in D.C. do not appear to be related.

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Lanier: Number of cops fallen below danger level

The total number of police officers in the city is 3,830, D.C. Police Chief Cathy Lanier said on WTOP's "Ask the Chief" on Thursday. At least 100 of these are currently in the police academy, which drops the total on-street officers below her hard line of 3,800.

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D.C. police chief says review planned of bias crimes

District of Columbia Police Chief Cathy Lanier says she's seeking an independent assessment of the department's handling of bias crimes.

Tags: DC Trans Coalition, Cathy Lanier

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Baltimore Co. OKs transgender discrimination ban

Baltimore County has become the fourth local government in the state to approve a measure protecting transgender people from discrimination.

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Chief: MPD asks for help with violent crimes; 170K fewer traffic tickets

D.C. Police Chief Cathy Lanier was on "Ask the Chief" at 10 a.m. on Thursday.

Tags: Cathy Lanier, D.C. Chief of Police, cityshare, bike share, traffic ticket, block the box, speeding ticket, speed cameras, homicide

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