- A video showcases candid insight into the lives of Queensland police officers
- The video reveals how they told family and friends they were homosexual
- In the 10-minute video a number of police staff share their own experiences
An incredibly heart-wrenching video showcases candid admissions from Queensland police as officers reveal how they told family and friends they are gay.
Policelink Commander and Programs Group Superintendent David Tucker opened up as the camera rolled in an emotional revelation depicting when he confirmed his daughters suspicions and told her he was gay.
‘My eldest daughter rang me up one day and said ‘Dad, I have a question to ask you,’ and I said ‘Oh yeah, OK’,’ he shared.
Policelink Commander and Programs Group Superintendent David Tucker (pictured) opened up to share when he confirmed his daughter’s suspicions and told her he was gay
North Queensland Child Protection Investigation Unit plain clothes Constable Michelle Harris (pictured) thought that the revelation she was a lesbian would make others value her less
‘She said, ‘Are you gay?’ To which I then burst into tears.’
The veteran police force officer was 40-years-old when he succumbed to his internal feelings after living as a straight man and decided ‘gay life might be the way to go’.
In the 10-minute video a number of police staff share valuable insight into facing the challenges of dealing with their sexuality.
North Queensland Child Protection Investigation Unit plain clothes Constable Michelle Harris thought that the revelation she was a lesbian would make others value her less.
She confesses through tears at one stage she began to contemplate suicide as she struggled to find her place in the world.
Constable Martina Winkworth said she started to take an interest in female-based activities
‘I started to be more comfortable within myself and also with the concept that your sexual orientation and/or your gender identity doesn’t define you,’ she said.
She has since learnt that despite being a ‘proud’ lesbian her sexual orientation does not define her.
Plain Clothes Senior Constable Jasmine said when she was honest with herself and accepting of her path, she told her sister who straight away didn’t view her any differently.
Constable Martina Winkworth said she started to take an interest in female-based activities and at 38-years-old travelled back to the U.K where she met her wife.
It was with the help of her understanding that Constable Winkworth was able to identify that she may want to investigate transitioning to a woman.
Plain Clothes Senior Constable Jasmine said when she was honest with herself and accepting of her path before telling family