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Research Article

Examining the blue line in the rainbow: the interactions and perceptions of law enforcement among lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender and queer communities

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Pages 246-263 | Received 16 Jan 2018, Accepted 09 Sep 2018, Published online: 03 Oct 2018

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