Gay cop

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I received an email from headquarters on a Friday afternoon in early June. It was an email similar to others at the beginning of each month, where they acknowledge the significance of everything celebrated that particular month, with a deep dive into the history of it. It was the first time I remembered the head of an agency, and a law enforcement agency nonetheless, had not only acknowledged Pride month, but put effort into it. It encouraged me reflect on my journey and career, as I am now in my twentieth year as a law enforcement officer.

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Want to know what it was really like being a gay cop in the heydays of New York City? This piece forces you to consider how much things have changed. At the time of the interview, many in the homosexual community had to hide their sexuality from society, constantly fearful of being exposed because of the potential repercussions. The repercussions for this officer must have loomed large.