The role of diversity in reforming England and Wales policing
Tara Lai Quinlan examines the relevance of diversity in police reforms in England and Wales, as also focused upon in her latest monograph on this subject.
Police in England and Wales have long been upheld as a policing standard of excellence in part based on the police principles attributed London Metropolitan Police founder Sir Robert Peel. These ‘Peelian police principles’ emphasise crime prevention, restraint in the use of force, positive community relations, and operating with public trust and legitimacy. While inspiring, these ideas have been primarily aspirational, different from policing that occurs on the streets. Indeed, England and Wales policing has long struggled with its trust and legitimacy with many key constituencies, particularly in traditionally marginalised communities...Read full article