Diverse Workforce

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Methods used by the public services to ensure a diverse workforce The police force makes sure that it has a diverse workforce so it can tackle crimes that could be sensitive to things such as race, age, gender, ethnicity, religious beliefs or sexual orientation. One way in which the police force helps ensure that they have a diverse workforce is by including in all their training and development programmes race and diversity issues. They also take this a step further by ensuring that the training and development needs take into account the rank and role of the individual along with the local policing environment. There are also policies and procedures in place to ensure that there is a framework to which the police force can work to. This…show more content…
The Audit Office and Her Majesty’s Inspector of Constabulary (HMIC) are responsible for carrying out inspections and audits which assess the delivery and performance of equality and diversity within the police force. National action plans to improve diversity within police workforce, are developed and monitored by the Home Office, the Association of Police Authorities and the Association of Chief Police Officers with local police forces developing and implementing actions to help fulfil the national action plans. “We have a dedicated Diversity Unit, which advises the Force on diversity issues. We also have a Diversity Board which monitors progress in this…show more content…
Joining us means you'll be working with a vast mix of people who will offer support and a great team environment for you to progress your career. Working for us means being part of an organisation that is dedicated to preventing crime and protecting people. So if you believe in the values of our organisation, why not apply? Our 'Statement of Commitment to Equality and Diversity' and 'Religious Needs Policy' mean that we recognise the importance of staff being able to select other days as religious holidays rather than taking the Christian bank holidays such as Christmas and Easter. Where possible, Hampshire Constabulary will identify a quiet and private place which can be used for the purpose of prayer or meditation. We try to support those staff who choose to fast as part of their religion. This is particularly likely for Muslim staff during the month of Ramadan.”
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