Police try to recruit more gay officers in Fort Lauderdale

FORT LAUDERDALE · The Police Department is looking for a few good men and women -- who are gay.

The department has begun running advertising targeted to a gay and lesbian audience, hoping to add diversity to the ranks. The department also will have its first booth at the next gay Pridefest here, officials said.

"I wouldn't mind seeing more openly gay officers at the department,'' said Police Detective Brice Brittenum. "I think that would be great for the department and the community.''

Brittenum is the department's new liaison to the gay and lesbian community. The 24-year-old is a longtime Fort Lauderdale resident who has been on the force for four years.
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this would turn "don't ask don't tell" on its head.