Police Superintendents' Association comment on the 10th anniversary of the Macpherson Report

Tuesday, 24 February 2009 12:00 AM

The Police Superintendents' Association of England and Wales believes that significant progress has been made in relation to the Recruitment and Retention of black minority ethnic officers in the last ten years.

The number of recruits from BME backgrounds has doubled since 1999.

A huge challenge still remains to close the gap between the perception of some that the Police Service has become too politically correct and those who feel that the Police Service is still not inclusive enough to be a good career choice for minority groups.

Chief Superintendent Ian Johnston, President of the Police Superintendents' Association of England and Wales, said: 'As Senior Police Leaders we are determined to play our part in achieving a Police Service that truly represents the communities that we serve. All minority groups should be encouraged to join what is considered to be the finest Police Service in the world.

'Senior Police Officers and role models within the Police Service have an incredibly important role to play in acknowledging and celebrating the significant progress that has been made, as opposed to over emphasising negative incidents in the media, which does little to assist us all in achieving our long term goal.'

Sarah Gibbons
Communication Manager
07989 855961

    Tags:

Disclaimer: Press releases published on this page are from key opinion formers who promote their organisation's activities by subscribing to a campaign site within politics.co.uk. politics.co.uk does not endorse, edit, or attempt to balance the opinions expressed on this page. The content of press releases are wholly the responsibility of the originating company or organisation.

Related stories

Mixed view of Blair on 10th anniversary

Ten years as leader

On the tenth anniversary of Tony Blair's leadership of the Labour Party, a new poll suggests that the majority of voters want him to stay on as Prime Minister.

Police superintendents back national police force

Regional police forces outdated, says PSA

The Police Superintendents' Association has backed suggestions that a national force should replace the current structure of regional police forces.

Institutional racism still exists in the Met, report claims

Ten years on and institutional racism still exists in the Met

Ten years on from the inquiry which branded it institutionally racist there are still significant problems that exist within the Metropolitan Police Force, a prominent ethnic minority group has said today.

The week in Westminster: February 6th - 10th

The week in Westminster: February 6th - 10th

The government's NHS reforms return to the Lords this week, while the Commons will be addressing reform of the banks.

comments comments

Met police accused of 'apartheid'

The police will be accused of operating an apartheid system at an employment tribunal this week

The Metropolitan police force has been accused of having an "apartheid" culture involving police community support officers (PCSOs).

Report into police corruption in full

The report follows allegations made during the phone-hacking scandal.

Read part one of the IPCC's report into police corruption in full on politics.co.uk.

comments comments

Call for full report into police shooting

Concern over leaked report into shooting of man by police

The Liberal Democrats have called for the report into the death of the Brazilian man shot by police last month to be published as soon as possible.

Comedy terrorist report blames police

Comedy terrorist report blames police

Comedy terrorist report blames police

Police may face random drug tests

Police may face random drug tests

Police may face random drug tests

The Week in Westminster 10th November - 14th November

The Week in Westminster 10th November - 14th November

It's a fairly diverse bunch of attractions this week. A smattering of counter-terrorism legislation here, some licensing laws investigations there.

Press Releases

PSAEW: HMIC Report - Police Authority Inspections

PSAEW: Protecting the public remains our priority

PSAEW comment on anti-social behaviour report

PSAEW: Chief Superintendent Derek Barnett speaking on the Radio 4 Today Programme and on Radio 5 Live

PSAEW Conference 2010 - President's speech

PSAEW: Begins to answer some of the huge amounts of speculation about the governments plans

Police Superintendents' Association welcomes drink-drive recommendations

Police Superindendents Association of England and Wales: Spending cuts

Police Superindendents Association of England and Wales: Home secretary's speech to police federation conference

Police Superintendents' Association: Appointment of new Home Secretary

More Articles ...

Twitter

Join the conversation at #opinion_formers

Related Opinion Former Press Releases

Police Superintendents' Association cautiously welcomes the Police Report Card

Police Superintendents' Association cautiously welcomes the Police Report Card

The Police Superintendents' Association of England and Wales welcomes the Reducing Bureaucracy Report

The Police Superintendents' Association of England and Wales welcomes the Reducing Bureaucracy Report - politics.co.uk

NUT comment on Ofsted Annual Report

Commenting on the Ofsted Annual Report, Christine Blower, General Secretary National of Teachers, the largest teachers’ union, said:

Special event coverage

ESRC logo

Festival of Social Sciences: Celebrating the Social Sciences

Evidence-based policy should not be a radical concept. It needs to be celebrated.

ESRC logo

Festival of Social Sciences: 2 languages: 2 brains, 2 minds, 2 cultures?

As part of the ESRC Festival of Social Sciences, the Deafness Cognition And Language Research Centre (DCAL) hosted an event exploring the powerful benefits of bilingualism in spoken and sign languages, for hearing and deaf people alike - benefits that reach hearing and deaf people alike.

Opinion Former Events

NHF: Leaders’ Forum and Exhibition 2012

This flagship event is a forum for chief executives and chairs of the housing sector to network with each other and learn from a range of high-profile and inspirational speakers from media, political and housing backgrounds. It takes place in Park Plaza Victoria, London.

TACT: Foetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder (FASD): how to support affected children

Foetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder (FASD) is an incurable lifelong condition arising from brain damage caused by maternal alcohol consumption during pregnancy. The effects may include physical, mental, behavioural and learning disabilities. However, if diagnosed, the right strategies can transform the lives of those affected. This new Guardian Social Care Network half-day seminar in association with TACT Fostering and Adoption will explain the condition and show what can be done to help.

bpas: Abortion in the US: Popularity, Politics and Practice

We often hear of the ‘Americanisation’ of abortion politics in the UK, but unpicking the substantive threats to women’s reproductive rights in the US can be a challenge. The 2012 bpas public lecture will explore the current state of abortion politics in the US and, at a time when abortion appears increasingly politicised in the UK, reflect on what lessons can be drawn by those keen to protect women’s reproductive autonomy elsewhere.

Cogent SSC: UK Nuclear Skills Awards - 22nd March 2012

The UK Nuclear Awards is steadily becoming an anticipated annual event in the Nuclear calendar. The National Skills Academy for Nuclear and Cogent Sector Skills Council are preparing to hold their fourth collaborative Skills Awards Evening for the industry.

BSIA: Information Destruction Exhibition and Conference

This one-day event is targeted at professionals operating in the information destruction industry, and aims at keeping delegates updated on recent developments in their sector, providing an opportunity to network with fellow professionals, whilst offering access to an informative exhibition and a comprehensive conference programme.

Take the Gold Challenge for St Dunstan's

We provide lifelong support for blind and visually impaired ex-Service men and women. You can help give more blind heroes an independent future by taking the Gold Challenge

Newsletter sign up

By signing-up you agree to the terms of use and privacy policy.

Unsubscribe