dc is a great town

many wax about the lack of 'China' in Chinatown, or the uber-snooty people in G-town, the deserted business park feel of Golden Triangle on weekends, but I have to love DC for this:

Other law enforcement agencies across the country -- Atlanta, Philadelphia, Chicago -- have officers who deal with the gay community, but none has a separate squad like the District's. In addition to four full-time officers, there are eight auxiliary and reserve officers, including one transgender member, Tomi Finkle, a retired U.S. Capitol Police sergeant who now carries a LadySmith .45.

Rather proud, that my town is one of the few that have a squad devoted like this. Of course, it has to be in a town that requires a 3 day diversity training course for all govees!!!