May 1, 1985

Gay Peoples Chronicle

page 5

To the Editor:

LETTERS

I would like to take this opportunity to inform the members of the lesbian/gay community about the success the Police Department has had as a result of the Chronicle's publishing the police liaison editorial and the list of names and phone numbers.

Since then the Cleveland and Lakewood police have received much useful information about simple and felonious assaults, as well as information about property stolen from homes and apartments.

Our procedures are quite simple. A victim who does not want to file an official police report but wants us to know what is going on can inform us of the crime and

To the Editor:

Does the usual gay scene leave you feeling unfulfilled? Perhaps a different approach would help. Many Cleveland-area lesbians and gay men have begun to seek out a deeper sense of family and community through involvement in support groups such as the Friday Night Raps.

Discussing many gay/lesbian issues, including sexuality and lifestyles, these raps often include field trips to night spots after they conclude.

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give us a physical description of the suspect. In some cases we are given the suspect's name. Working with many victims, we are able to develop some safety tips, as well as profiles of some suspects. Such profiles are very important in many difficult cases.

Once again, thank you for your cooperation, and more important, your trust. If you feel hesitant about calling us, at least write about what has happened and how we can assist you.

Det. William Salupo

(The police liaison numbers are reprinted here so that gay people may continue to benefit from this very important resource).

part in the raps has been very positive. One participant recently commented, "People at the raps have become part of my gay family." Another noted, "Your participation is encouraged, but just your coming is appreciated."

So if the regular gay scene leaves you unhappy, bored, or feeling that something is missing, come to the Community Center at 2100 Fulton (one block south of Lorain Avenue) at 8 pm on Friday nights.

Ken Gibbons

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POLICE LIAISONS

To offer cofidential information, or to request assistance in matters of abuse, harassment, violence, or other criminal matters, the lesbian/gay community's liaisons with the police are:

Cleveland Police Department

Bill Salupo Bryan Baranski

Community Response Unit Community Response Unit Area of Assignment: City Wide

623-5080

623-5080

Bill Grant

Mini-Sub Station

961-0066

Area of Assignment: Gold Coast

Pam Nickolson Frank Novak

First District

623-5100

First District

623-5100

Area of Assignment: Gold Coast

Bonnie Rudolph

Second District

623-5200

Area of Assignment: Ohio City/Tremont

Lakewood Police Department

Det. Ed Favre

521-6773

Cuyahoga County Coroner's Office

Sharon Rosenberg

371-2126 (nights)

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