Self-defined ethnicity of police officers disciplined for internal or external racism in 2020 and 2021

Freedom of information request reference no: 01.FOI.22.023303

I note you seek access to the following information:

A breakdown of the Self-defined ethnicity of all police officers disciplined for any internal or external racist allegation in the last 2 calendar years (ie officers found guilty whether through criminal or internal investigations)

Media reports suggest to viewers that 100% of such officers are white. I want to know whether there are any other ethnicities involved

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I have today decided to disclose the located information to you in full.

Please find below information pursuant to your request above.

Here are the number of officer facing formal disciplinary action for allegations of racism by the ethnicity of the officer.

Self-Defined Ethnicity	2020	2021
Asian	0	2
Black	0	2
Other	1	0
White	12	12
Unknown	0	1
Grand Total	13	17

 • Please note for 2022 to date no officers have faced discipline.