03 - Foreword 04 - Equality & Diversity Governance & Review 05 - Meeting our Legal Requirements 06 - Our Equality Objectives 06 - Equality Information 07 - Independent Advisory Groups (IAGs) 0 09 - Protecting People from Harm 15 - Police & Crime Commissioner 15 - Contact us
I am very pleased to present this annual report outlining our Equality Objectives and demonstrating our continued commitment to Equality and and involve our diverse communities over the last the last twelve months to promote equality and diversity and ensure positive outcomes across West Mercia. West Mercia Police serves over 1 million people across a diverse region Our recent review of our Independent Advisory Groups (IAGs) across the Alliance has enabled us to establish a model that is more attuned to the guidance issued by the College of Policing in 2015: J:\Enabling Services\SSI\Equality & Diversity\ Strategic Diversity\IAGs\Independent Advisory Groups Advice 2015.pdf I am particularly proud of the achievements of our Diversity Delivery Group and the enthusiasm and and wellbeing. West Mercia Police
demonstrates our compliance with the General Public Sector Equality Duty. Our Details of the meetings can be found on our website.
West Mercia Police needs to show it pays due regard to the three aims of the general duty which are to: Advance equality of opportunity between people who share a protected characteristic and people who do not share it Foster good relations between people who share a protected characteristic and people who do not share it 9 : = >! " 6 " 6 " " # 7 8! " " " # $! " %!! " # & '! "! ( ) 9 : ; < = * +, - +. / + 0 1 1 2 3, 4 +, 5 Respect and Equality. We also regularly review our victim satisfaction surveys and complaints and suggestions that we receive to the organisation through a number of sources.
Operational diverse communities organisational Demonstrate leadership and commitment and continuous improvement society people and culture found on our website Hate Crime Data Complaints data Victims Satisfaction data Equality Monitoring Data College of Policing BME 2018 Programme Action Plan?
w o q o o ^ _ ` ^ c be c\ f W g e [ c Z[ VU T K U R S Q P O N J K L M l k l x B k y m n o z l E x B k y m n o m n o n E E G D H C l ƒ A B C D E F B E G C G H I i { k B v s { G k l m n o A o z m n n E E G D H C l ƒ i j k D j l I G C m n o p i j k D j l I G C q G r l k s G j t o k B u v i } B k C s m n G s D G E G j t m n n E E G D H C l ƒ ~ } B k C s m n o X Y Z[ \ ] ` a bc d Z[ ] e h During 2014 and 2015 West Mercia Police carried out a review of the Independent Advisory are members of an Alliance Strategic IAG. Our Independent Advisory Groups continue to provide specialist advice and support to the diversity issues at the forefront of our service delivery model. & encouraged to challenge & bring issues forward which is made possible through a commitment of both the Chief Constables and the senior team.. @
the organisation. wider communities. Legitimacy inspection 2015. relation to organisational process and practice. Having a seat at strategic meetings means in providing increased positive action mentoring support to new applicants. dependants who have disabilities. Members of the group are now
operational agency Hate Crime conference which had a focus on Learning Disability. local learning disability advocacy group Stall event to highlight and promote the various advocacy and support groups available. interact with the actors to gain a deeper insight of the impact of the hate crimes and why victims are reluctant to come forward. supported by West Mercia Police and other public sector and voluntary location. business or organisations who sign up. We now have over 300 Safe Places within West Worcestershire. www.ourway.org/safeplaces-scheme/
people to sign a Pledge which stating that we would all we are developing a deeper understanding and also be available to their respective Local Policing Area to assist when assisting members of the Community Safety. "I have previously had to try and communicate with a person who was communicate but also have a greater understanding of the barriers to contacting the police for a person who is deaf."
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help to facilitate better understanding of local issues ensuring we respond appropriately. Assisting us on our Estate projects ensuring buildings are accessible and appropriately signposted. Supporting our Strategic Stop & Search Group Á Â
people and culture Development Business Partner and Police the group. of BME employees. We now have 47 who will be joining the Alliance over the coming months. internationally the Community Service Award. Sue was nominated after she successfully highlighted a large group of vulnerable by entering into and remaining in violent and/or abusive relationships. Á Ã
disability to ensure the correct support is provided and actions on reasonable adjustments are put in place within an appropriate time. identifying process and guidance for line managers and current concerns with access to police buildings. In April 2015 we commenced our Mentors (recruitment) courses. level of training to be able to support individuals in their career paths either on a short term basis or long term. Á Ä
West Mercia. Our PCC has supported the various initiatives across West Mercia including our Hate Crime events with our local policing teams to show support and commitment to the equality and diversity agenda. For more information about the Police and Crime Commissioner go to the web site of the. Equality objectives that should be set by the Force. require this report in an alternative format please contact: Á Å
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