At the beginning of this blog, I referred to the police project as an investigation; and maybe that wasn't exactly correct...? I believe it's been more like a public information and public awareness campaign, for LGBTQ issues; and it wasn't done openly in public but was carried on in a one-to-one basis.... The police were speaking to individuals, and to community and government leaders; and perhaps some business groups and sports groups were contacted.... The police all over North America have been involved--working quietly over many years--and I've worked as their helper and assistant more recently....
The film and television industries have shadowed this campaign and have more or less discreetly told stories about the police project and the issues involved.... The film/TV people have also paid money for the stories they received, as far as I understand; and profits have been made for the police.... Myself, I've also needed to have a lot of contact with the film/TV people and programs....
So far, this campaign hasn't been publicized but I expect that one day it will be.... And I believe it was a groundbreaking effort....
NOTE ADDED ON NOVEMBER 16, 2017: There was a time when I got some job training and wanted to work in my field...but the circumstances kept leading me to the police project. Even though I had no contract with the police, I saw there was a connection to the film/TV people and it seemed logical that money was involved.... Therefore, I was agreeable to participating.--I had no job and needed an income. Things got to be more intense than I could've imagined with the second, false criminal charge.... There were times that I was told I couldn't walk away.... I was forced to participate, in other words. That was my view. And the police aren't known for gentle tactics.... And I did my share of complaining.... But there were other times that I was honestly willing to work with the police. And I wanted to see the project through to its conclusion.... So, we've been working towards that end....
