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Title: Police campaign ahead of anti-homophobia day
Post by: Shana A on May 14, 2008, 06:36:26 AM
 Police campaign ahead of anti-homophobia day

http://www.kentnews.co.uk/kent-news/Police-campaign-ahead-of-anti__homophobia-day-newsinkent12872.aspx (http://www.kentnews.co.uk/kent-news/Police-campaign-ahead-of-anti__homophobia-day-newsinkent12872.aspx)

Gay, lesbian, bi-sexual and transgender people in Kent have been urged to report homophobic and transphobic crimes to ensure they are fully investigated.

A campaign has been launched to raise awareness of Kent Police's free 24-hour homophobic and transphobic reporting line ahead of the International Day Against Homophobia on Saturday.

Assistant Chief Constable Dave Ainsworth said: "Hate crime is unacceptable and we are working with partner organisations to ensure the community understands this behaviour is not tolerated and Kent Police will investigate each reported incident thoroughl