West Midlands listed second in top 50 'inclusive' employers awards

West Midlands Police (2nd), Lancashire Constabulary (4th), Cheshire Police (12th), Northumbria Police (16th) and West Yorkshire Police (20th) were all featured in the top 50. Now in its fifth year, the list recognises best practice and innovation when it comes to diversity that others can learn from. Inclusive Companies, a… Five forces have been listed in the Inclusive Top 50 UK Employers List 2020/21, with West Midlands recognised in second place for its diversity initiatives. ...

LGBTI officers crucial to improving community relations says chief

Police Scotland’s Chief Constable used the 30th anniversary of his force’s LGBTI Association to reaffirm the force’s commitment to improving diversity following a critical report into discrimination against its own officers. Chief Constable Iain Livingstone told officers at the Scottish LGBTI Police Association’s online conference that having visible role models… LGBTI staff have a critical role in improving community relations and recruitment, says Police Scotland’s chief constable....

Celebrations for promotion hopefuls as sergeant results revealed

Weeks of waiting ended today when the College of Policing emailed the results of the first stage of sergeants exams. The College thanked officers for taking part in an online assessment that was created from scratch in the Spring because restrictions on gatherings meant physical exams had to be abandoned.… More officers are set to join the ranks of sergeant after their exam results were confirmed....

Scotland's Federation leader to head up European police body

Calum Steele, current General Secretary of The Scottish Police Federation, has been confirmed as the new President of the European Confederation of Police (EuroCOP). From today he will be leading EuroCOP to represent the interests of 230,000 police officers through 30 police unions and staff organisations across 25 European countries,… One of Scotland’s best known officers is set to become the voice of law enforcers in Europe....

Pension claim pay-outs by March 2022, predicts Federation

All officers affected by the 2015 pension changes will have their pay-out by Spring 2022, according to the latest update from the Police Federation. The Fed also clarified that no final settlement has been made to any officers in a bid to counter speculation on social media. It also rejected… The pensions compensation claim over bungled government reforms could be settled by Spring 2022 for all officers, according to the Police Federation....

Essex Cyber crime unit detectives recognised with award

Detective Constable Arran Holmes and Detective Constable Steve Mersh both received Chief Constable’s Commendations from the Head of the NPCC Cybercrime Programme, Chief Constable Peter Goodman. In summer 2020, the City of London Police published their annual data on cybercrime and fraud, which highlighted that the Essex Police Cyber Crime… Two Essex officers have been recognised at the National Police Chiefs’ Council Cyber Awards for their work....

New Zealand officer becomes first in force to wear hijab in uniform

Constable Zeena Ali had the opportunity to trial several versions of the hijab before she began her police training, with the item now an official elective item of uniform. The force worked alongside apparel design researchers Deb Cumming and Nina Weaver, from Massey University School of Design Wellington, to create… The New Zealand Police force has incorporated a hijab into its official uniform, with first officer to wear it saying it will open the door to female Muslims wishing to join....

Forensic Capability Network appoints Jo Ashworth as permanent CEO

Hosted by Dorset Police, FCN is the new national forensics network for 45 police forces and law enforcement agencies in England and Wales. Ms Ashworth was appointed following an application process during September and October that sought a “self-motivated, dynamic and influential leader to help create the world's most advanced… Jo Ashworth OBE has been appointed permanent CEO of the Forensic Capability Network (FCN)....

Met re-imposes London residency requirement for recruits

The Metropolitan Police has re-implemented the London residency requirement for most entry routes. The idea is to help the Met achieve its new target of 40 per cent BAME recruits in 2022, outlined today in London Mayor Sadiq Khan’s Action Plan on ‘Transparency, Accountability and Trust in Policing’. The residency… The Met have re-introduced the requirement to live in London in order to join as an officer. But chair of the Met Federation, Ken Marsh, says it will have a "detrimental effect"....

Wiltshire: joining a ‘one team ethos’

Wiltshire is seeking Detective Constables to transfer from other forces to their investigation teams in the spring 2021. Successful applicants will have completed the full IPLDP, be PIP2 qualified or hold a valid NIE pass and working towards PIP2. Detective Superintendent Chris Hanson is head of CID and a transferee… Wiltshire Police is looking for 20 experienced detectives who want to try something new by moving to a force that offers autonomy, responsibility and flexible working...