The Police Race Action Plan was developed in response to the death of George Floyd and the Black Lives Matter movement. It aims to make policing better for black people within the police service and the communities they serve. The plan is divided into four work streams: internal culture and inclusivity, use of powers, community engagement and relations, and protecting black victims.

While progress has been made, there is still a long way to go in addressing the trust deficit between the police and black communities. Initiatives such as improved stop and search practices and discussions on white privilege have shown promise. Sharing good practices and supporting each other is crucial in achieving long-term change.

Takeaways

• The Police Race Action Plan was born out of discussions around racism and the death of George Floyd.
• The plan aims to address the trust deficit between the police and black communities.
• It is divided into four work streams: internal culture, use of powers, community engagement, and protecting black victims.
• Progress has been made, but there is still a long way to go in making policing better for black people.

Sound Bites

• “Black communities are frustrated, fatigued and fed up with us, the police, promising and failing to change.”
• “Change is happening, but this is the start of a long journey and commitments to improve policing for black communities and for our workforce.”

Chapters

00:00. Introduction and Background
03:32. The Vision of the Police Race Action Plan
04:23. Reviewing Progress and Challenges
06:01. Trust Deficit and Areas for Improvement
08:20. Collaboration and Sharing of Good Practices
13:12. Conclusion and Future Commitments