How far have we come?-Janet Hills
We ask officers what they think about diversity in the Met and the progress that’s been made during recent years. (PDF file page 22-24) Read More…
Monthly Archives: November 2016
Barber Shops
Barbershop/Hairdressers initiative – this is an on-going initiative that will involve local barbershops and hairdressers in the Trident hot spots. They are asked to contribute to keeping London safe from violent crime. Barbershops and Hair salons are one of the major hubs of community life and information. Barbers and hair stylists are natural communicators and facilitators.
Voyage
VOYAGE (Voice of the Youth and Genuine Empowerment) PROGRAMME VOYAGE (Voice of the Youth and Genuine empowerment) deliver a number of programmes for young people from BME backgrounds (please note the demographic that we work with is specified by our funders and is also due to the ethos of the charitable trust that we sit
Police abusing their stop and search powers says NBPA
The National Black Police Association (NBPA) has accused officers of abusing their powers after statistics show black people are six times more likely to be stopped and searched than white people. Figures published by the Home Office last Thursday (October 27) revealed that although there is a reduction in stop and searches forces are still
We Will Remember: Paying Homage to Black Servicemen in WW1
In conjunction with Black Poppy Rose, we are holding a Remembrance service for the African, Caribbean and Pacific Islanders who contributed to WWI. A pop-up exhibition entitled The Empire Needs Men highlighting some of the people and events that occurred pre- and post-First World War and explain how they are all interlinked and relevant. From 10.30am
NBPA Press Release re the Response to 2016 Stop & Search Statistics
The National Black Police Association welcomes the continued use and development of the police Stop and Search powers. The 2016 National Statistics released by the Home Office on 27 October 2016 reflect that hard work and the introduction of Best Use of Stop & Search. However, a reduction in the overall number of stop and searches has