5 - Police Recruitment Flashcards
Whilst the levels of representation for BAME groups varies across police areas, in general terms in geographical areas where there is a high % of BAME groups within the general population these figures are not usually mirrored proportionately by the number of BAME individuals working within the local/regional police service, which is often much lower.
In other areas, where the % of BAME groups in the general population is much lower, then the % of BAME groups represented within the local police service is usually more equitable.
London City Police
BAME Community = 21.4% of general population
BAME police appointments= 7.9%
Whilst the levels of representation for BAME groups varies across police areas, in general terms in geographical areas where there is a high % of BAME groups within the general population these figures are not usually mirrored proportionately by the number of BAME individuals working within the local/regional police service, which is often much lower.
In other areas, where the % of BAME groups in the general population is much lower, then the % of BAME groups represented within the local police service is usually more equitable.
London Metropolitan Police
BAME Community= 40.2% of general population
BAME Police appointments= 17%
Whilst the levels of representation for BAME groups varies across police areas, in general terms in geographical areas where there is a high % of BAME groups within the general population these figures are not usually mirrored proportionately by the number of BAME individuals working within the local/regional police service, which is often much lower.
In other areas, where the % of BAME groups in the general population is much lower, then the % of BAME groups represented within the local police service is usually more equitable.
West Midlands Police
BAME Community= 29.9% of general population
BAME police appointments= 13%
Whilst the levels of representation for BAME groups varies across police areas, in general terms in geographical areas where there is a high % of BAME groups within the general population these figures are not usually mirrored proportionately by the number of BAME individuals working within the local/regional police service, which is often much lower.
In other areas, where the % of BAME groups in the general population is much lower, then the % of BAME groups represented within the local police service is usually more equitable.
Leicestershire Police
BAME Community= 21.6% of general population
BAME police appointments= 7.3%
Whilst the levels of representation for BAME groups varies across police areas, in general terms in geographical areas where there is a high % of BAME groups within the general population these figures are not usually mirrored proportionately by the number of BAME individuals working within the local/regional police service, which is often much lower.
In other areas, where the % of BAME groups in the general population is much lower, then the % of BAME groups represented within the local police service is usually more equitable.
Nottinghamshire Police
BAME Community= 11.2% of general population
BAME appointments= 5.2%
Policing and Gender…
As of March 2015 there were 35,738 female officers across the 43 forces in England and Wales, representing 28.2% of the total number.
Numbers almost doubled since 2000, when it stood at 16.5%.
The proportion of women in senior roles has jumped, with 43 at chief officer rank - just over a fifth (21.4%) of the total
Female officers work in every specialism including firearms (8% female), mounted police (57% female) and public order (20% female).
Mrs May is to make the speech at an event celebrating the achievements of women in the police.
“While we have come a long way, we must go further if we are to ensure greater diversity and truly modern police forces that reflect the communities they serve and provide police officers able to tackle not only traditional crime but also the changing face of crime”
– Theresa May
