Tampa, FL Gets First Woman, First Openly Lesbian Police Chief »

Mayor Pam Iorio appointed the city of Tampa’s first woman and first openly Lesbian Police Chief, Jane Castor.

She will be sworn in on Oct. 1, marking a huge milestone for the city and for the LGBT community. Castor is a mother of two and has served as the department’s liaison to Tampa’s LGBT community.

Castor thanked the people who came before her, making her appointment possible:

When I came on the department 25 years ago, the trails had already been blazed. I’ve never had any issues within this department or within this city.

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