Gay and Lesbian Cops:

"A comprehensive overview of lesbian and gay issues in law enforcement in the United States and the United Kingdom."—Warren S. Weller, International Public Management Journal

"A 'must read' for any scholar or practitioner interested in community policing, whether it be for implementation or purely academic purposes."—Corina Schulze, Contemporary Justice Review

"An accessible, empirically supported argument for increased diversity within policing organizations.... This work serves as a real resource for public administration scholars."—Shannon Portillo, Public Administration Review

"A long-overdue, much needed book-length treatment of the presence, conditions, and importance of sexuality diversity in law enforcement.... Informative, easy-to-read, and valuable."—Richard Tewksbury, Journal of Criminal Justice Education

"Colvin's well-written and important book is the most significant work on this subject since Stephen Leinen's Gay Cops.... This worthwhile book would be valuable for all levels of criminal justice students, as well as interested members of the general public. Essential."—Choice

"Superbly illustrates attempts to include lesbians and gays in the ranks of law enforcement, as well as the pitfalls and successes of such practices…. A must-read for anyone committed to increasing diversity in the criminal justice field."—Wayne Gillespie, Georgia Gwinnett College

"A major contribution.... Colvin illuminates the struggles faced by gay and lesbian police officers and shows how to overcome barriers, in the process demonstrating the importance of equitable working environments for all."—Susan L. Miller, University of Delaware