This conversation focuses on the West Yorkshire Police’s Race Action Plan, which aims to improve policing for black and black heritage communities. Chief Inspector Darren Beech discusses the progress made in cultural awareness training, the reduction of racial disparities in stop and search and Taser use, and the importance of community engagement. The conversation highlights the ongoing commitment to fostering trust and transparency within policing practices and the future directions of the Race Action Plan.
Takeaways
- The Race Action Plan was launched to improve policing for black communities.
- Cultural awareness training has been expanded to two days for all officers.
- Racial disparities in stop and search and Taser use have been reduced.
- Community engagement is crucial for the success of the Race Action Plan.
- Retention of black heritage staff is a priority for building trust.
- The plan aims to create transparency and equity in policing practices.
- Learning from the Race Action Plan can benefit other minority communities.
- Youth engagement is a focus for future initiatives.
- The force is committed to ongoing data collection and analysis.
- The ultimate goal is to become an anti-racist organization.
Sound Bites
- “The change has started, but we will continue to improve.”
- “We’re concentrating on retention of those staff.”
Chapters
00:00 – Introduction to the Race Action Plan
05:01 – Progress and Achievements in Cultural Awareness Training
09:57 – Addressing Stop and Search and Taser Use
11:57 – Future Directions and Community Engagement
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