Former British Army Royal Engineer and serving Police Office, Gary Callier, is the Founder of the Police UK Disability Sport Community Interest Company (CIC). He is an Invictus Games Competitor and multiple medal winner, with 3 Gold, 3 Silver, and 1 Bronze medal.

In this third part in a three part series, PolicingTV’s Bernard Rix meets Gary and fellow members of the Police Wheelchair Rugby team – and discusses the participation of police officers with disabilities in the sport at a match match hosted in Reading by the Berkshire Banshees.

Bernard also speaks to the players including:

• Ian Naylor, who shares his personal experience as an amputee and how wheelchair rugby has been a game changer for him.
• Noel Howard, from the Police Federation, talks about training the police team and encourages others to get involved in wheelchair rugby.

Takeaways

• Wheelchair rugby provides physical and mental benefits for individuals with disabilities.
• Participation in wheelchair rugby can empower individuals and give them a sense of achievement.
• Training and support are available for police officers interested in getting involved in wheelchair rugby.
• Wheelchair rugby is open to individuals with various types of disabilities.

Sound Bites

• “Playing this sport for me is a game changer.”
• “The world of disability is not a barrier. It’s an empowerment.”
• “If you want to get involved in wheelchair rugby, please speak to Gary Callier.”

Chapters

• 00:00 Introduction and Purpose of the Event
• 01:23 Player Perspective: Ian Naylor’s Experience
• 03:36 Training and Involvement in Wheelchair Rugby
• 04:22 Conclusion and Call to Action

Interested in getting involved? Gary can be contacted via https://www.policeukdisabilitysportcic.co.uk.