The number of complaints about homophobia within the police has risen by almost a quarter, according to the Gay Police Association.
The Gay Police Association said it was aware of colleagues refusing to serve with gay officers and quoting sections of the Bible at them on parade grounds.
The Association of Chief Police Officers said it was aware of the concerns and has drawn up new guidance for senior officers to make it clear that discrimination cannot be justified on religious grounds.
ACPO's lead officer on sexual orientation, Lancashire Police deputy chief constable Mike Cunningham, said he was aware of the concerns raised by the Gay Police Association.
"Any form of homophobia has no place in the police. People with all religious beliefs also have a right to hold a religious belief. Where that crosses the line is when it infringes on the rights of other individuals with whom they are working.
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The complaint comes six months after they were turned down to develop 162 flats on land close to the venue. Crosby Homes are appealing the rejection.
"We're a regulated and constituted club which has operated in Birmingham for nearly 40 years in an industrial entertainment zone."
The club does host regular "porn nights" and often promotes male strippers. It now faces a license review.
Meanwhile, nearby gay venue, the Fountain faces its license being revoked after police say they found crime and disorder and child protection issues at the venue.
Police Superintendent Jim Titley said "We apologise for what we feel has been a breakdown in communications with the gay community, but we had no choice but to refer the Fountain to the licensing committee.
Birmingham Police Forum for the Gay Community member defended the Fountain: "The pub has no history of problems, in fact it's the kind of place that many people take their mothers to."
Picnic for Change 2007 - The 5th Annual Trans Rights Picnic Fundraiser
When: Saturday September 1st. 1-6pm.Where: Kensington Gardens. Opposite the Serpentine Gallery entrance. Stroll over towards to the biggest tree in the long grass. Map
Who: All trans folk, friends, partners, family and allies.
What: Bring food and drink to share, picnic blankets, picnic tablecloths, parasols, and bunting to mark our spot. Also please all bring a contribution of small change, notes, or cheques made payable to 'Press For Change' for the picnic fundraiser collection.
If you wish, you may contact me by voicemail at 909-7GayGay (909.742.9429).
Alternately, you may fill out the form below; the voicemail system will call you.
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