Colvin (public administration, City U., New York) draws on qualitative and quantitative data to explore barriers and opportunities facing gay and lesbian police officers. She also tracks how police agencies have evolved to integrate these officers and respond better to the communities they serve. She reviews relevant literature on discrimination in public agencies, history of gay and lesbian policing; discusses the emergence of community policing; compares and contrasts the issues in US and UK police agencies; highlights unique ways gays and lesbians serve in police departments; explores how professional police associations facilitate diversity; identifies organizational and administrative constraints; and offers best practices based on scholarly and empirical sources. Annotation ©2012 Book News, Inc., Portland, OR (booknews.com)