Hardships to expect being transgender in the workplace?

Sierra,

As you probably know, law enforcement, like the military, tends to be more conservative-minded. So, expect to meet some resistance. Sadly, the way to "win over" other officers is by not reporting harassment (to a point - if it is severe or pervasive, of course you would report it!) You also do your job, and do it well. Make some good arrests, back up your fellow officers, etc. All rookies have to prove themselves. You will be required to do a little more to earn their respect as an officer. It can be done! We had two female officers who were openly lesbian. One was accepted, the other was not. The difference was the first one was "one of the guys" - always looking for traffic stops to make, etc, and the other was just sort of there - she did her job, but nothing "extra." Remember, you are always first and foremost a cop. Your gender identity does not define who you are. Neither does race. We are all the same color: blue.