LGPOA-Austin | Service. Education. Protection.

Members of the Austin Police Department and LGPOA-Austin at Austin PRIDE 2012

It Gets Better Video Press Conference

Austin PRIDE 2011

Lesbian & Gay Peace Officer’s Association – Austin

The Lesbian & Gay Peace Officer's Association - Austin (LGPOA - Austin) is a Texas non-profit organization which supports LGBT sworn, civilian, and retired members of the Austin Police Department by providing a voice for equality and breaking negative stereotypes through education. We strive to serve as role models for lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, and questioning youth and to build relationships between the police department and the Austin LGBT community through outreach and education.

Austin Police Department - It Gets Better

The Austin Police Department in conjunction with Lesbian & Gay Peace Officer's Association (LGPOA) has released a video to support the It Gets Better Project to show young LGBT people the levels of happiness, potential, and positivity their lives will reach – if they can just get through their teen years.