The Guideline for police officers to protect transgender persons Introduction All Human beings are born free and equal in dignity and rights. Human beings of all sexual orientations and gender identities are entitled to the full enjoyment of all human beings.1 The 1978 Constitution of Sri Lanka also recognizes that all are equal before the law and have equal protection of the law. There is a particular group of people who are marginalized, and among them, transgender is one group. Transgender is an umbrella term used to include a diverse group of persons who are not comfortable with their gender identity culturally assigned to them at birth. Therefore, a male person is willing to change his biological sex to a female (male to female – MTF), and in the same way, a female person is willing to change her biological sex to a male (Female to Male – FTM) with a long and a stringent process, could be defined as transition process. International medical organizations and professionals proved that this is not a medical disorder. These marginalized groups have been living among us since the beginning of human origin. Due to various social factors, they hide their identity and continue to live with numerous sacrifices. Some transgender persons complain due to their questionable identity and mental unrest. Further, they face social stigma, sexual harassment, discriminatory treatment in recruitment and being thrown out of the family etc. This has caused the transgender comments to undergo psychological stress and suicidal thoughts, which result in suicidal attempts. Therefore, all should recognize their gender identity; ensure non-discrimination, personal security and the right to privacy of transgender persons. The transgender community expressly state that law enforcement officials are one group to make aware of their issues. As police officers and as Law enforcement officers, they have a responsibility to ensure transgender persons’ identity, non-discrimination, personal security 1 Principle 1 of the Yogyakarta Principles Human Rights Commission of Sri Lanka Page 1