TPD Safe Place Program

The mission of the TPD Safe Place program is to provide the LGBTQ+ community with easily accessible safety information.

While Tucson is generally a safe and progressive city, crimes and discrimination against the city's lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, queer/questioning (LGBTQ+) residents and visitors unfortunately – even tragically – still occur. The Tucson Police Department (TPD) is committed to the safety of all LGBTQ+ residents and visitors.

TPD Safe Place signage is displayed by local supporting community members, businesses, schools, and organizations that work with TPD to reduce anti-LGBTQ+ crimes and student bullying, and encourage the reporting of LGBTQ+ crimes. These are safe and secure places for victims to call 911 and wait for police to respond. Reporting is essential to hold suspects accountable and to reduce hate crimes and harassment in general.

In addition to the 911 police response to these incidents, TPD has a Community Engagement & Outreach Coordinator who promotes partnerships between TPD and the LGBTQ+ community and can be a resource for answers to any questions you may have. E-mail margo.susco@tucsonaz.gov with your questions and/or requests.

Read more at TPD Safe Place(PDF, 393KB).