I will have more police officers of colour in the UK capital – and the culture wars won’t stop me doing it | Mark Rowley
In our major recruitment drive, the focus must be on underrepresented communities. It is not favouritism, it is fairness – and it’s essentialMark Rowley is commissioner of the Metropolitan policeMet...
By Mark Rowley · The Guardian Opinion
In our major recruitment drive, the focus must be on underrepresented communities. It is not favouritism, it is fairness – and it’s essential Mark Rowley is commissioner of the Metropolitan police Met chief says ‘toxicity’ around DEI will not stop him recruiting more Black and Asian officers Effective policing depends upon inclusivity. If you are committed to policing by consent that stands or falls on the trust of all communities, you cannot do without it. Last Monday, we launched a major recruitment campaign. We have no interest in the politics and ideologies of the culture wars. Inclusion is an operational necessity. Mark Rowley is commissioner of the Metropolitan police Continue reading...