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May 2022
North Yorkshire's Chief Constable admits policing contains racism
North Yorkshire's Chief Constable issued an apology today after admitting that policing "still contains racism, discrimination and bias".
Lisa Winward was speaking in response to the publication of the Police Race Action Plan, which covers all forces in England and Wales.
The plan outlines proposals, such as mandatory training for all police officers and staff about racism and Black history.
However, although it admits failures, it does accept that forces are institutionally racist, which has drawn criticism from the father of Stephen Lawrence, who was murdered in a racially motivated attack in London in 1993.
Chief Constable Winward said in a statement:
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Chief Constable Winward added North Yorkshire Police would put plans in place "to challenge our own policies, procedures and practice" and would "work closely" with North Yorkshire Police, Fire and Crime Commissioner Zoë Metcalfe on making changes.
'Right and courageous'
Ms Metcalfe said in a statement:
She urged people to take part in a national survey on the plan, which has gone out for consultation. It can be completed here.
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