LGBTQ+ Resources

The Elgin Police Department is committed to supporting the LGBTQ+ community. This is inclusive of department-wide training in LGBTQ+ issues, updating police policies, a designated non-binary cell, and proper use of pronouns. Officer Alyssa Zopp has been an Elgin Police Officer for two and a half years.  She is currently assigned to afternoon shift patrol and is a member of the department's Emergency Services Detail and SWAT team. Officer Zopp is also one of the department's certified Fair and Impartial Policing instructors.  

Kristi Woolard is a lifelong Elgin resident and has been with the police department for 7 years.  She graduated from Larkin High School and spent 4 years in the United States Marine Corps as a Correctional Specialist.  She started with the police department as an Animal Control Officer and then transitioned into her role as a telecommunicator, which is where she has been for the last 4 years.

Some of our LGBTQ+ initiatives include:

  • Hosting a teen group every Monday at the YWCA at 6:30 p.m.
  • Kane County Networking Group
  • Member of the Kane County Workplace Inclusion, Diversity & Equity
  • Participating in parade and outreach opportunities

Resource Links


Center on Halstead Shelter for LGBTQ

Illinois Human Rights Commission

Elgin Community Crisis Center

Kane County Health Department

EEOC

The Kenneth Young LGBTQ+ Center

Elgin Pride / ELGbtq+ 

The Matthew Shepard Project

Elgin Pride / ELGbtq+

Pflag 

Equality Illinois

School District 301 Diversity Club

Garfield Park Behavior Hospital

Innerbody Online Therapy Guide 

School District U-46 LGBTQ+ Community Support Group

Health and Wellness for LGBTQ+ 

GLAADThe Trevor Project

GLSENYou Can Be Anything
GSA Network

Human Rights Campaign
Youth Outlook - a teen group that meets every Monday at the YWCA at 6:30 p.m. 

If you or someone you know is in need of assistance from EPD regarding an LGBTQ+ question or issue, please contact Alyssa or Kristi.  

  1. Zopp

    Alyssa Zopp

    Officer

  2. Woolard, Kristi COMMUNICATIONS

    Kristi Woolard

    Telecommunicator

Wedding Photo
Chicago Pride 2019
Chicago Pride 2019
LGBTQ+ Squad Wrap