Our equality objectives

We have reviewed and refreshed our Equality Objectives to reflect those within the National Police Chiefs' Council Diversity, Equality and Inclusion strategy  following consultation with our internal staff support networks and our external independent advisory groups.

We have also established a governance structure to deliver against these objectives, which will help us to monitor our progress more effectively and ensure we are delivering positive outcomes.

Representative Workforce

• The workforce represents the Warwickshire population, with an increase in representation of ethnic minorities and women.
• Achieve a positive shift in our workplace culture where people, no matter their background and circumstances, feel confident to share their protected characteristics.

Inclusive Culture

• Develop and implement a programme of activity which establishes an open and inclusive culture which is supportive of difference.

Use of Police Powers

• Communities are confident that Warwickshire Police use its powers fairly and will continuously seek out opportunities to understand disparity, and then reduce that disparity where it is appropriate to do so and does not compromise public safety.

Engagement

• Formal and informal community engagement is representative of Warwickshire communities

Hate Crime

• Satisfaction with the service provided to victims of hate crime will consistently be 80% or higher.

Capabilities

• Close the gap in data collection as a priority (where appropriate), and then further develop insight to understand inequalities across protected characteristics and relevant policing strands