Officers of Rhodesia and Zimbabwe origin in the 1970s, 1980's, 1990's

Freedom of information request reference no: 01.FOI.23.031943

I note you seek access to the following information:

1. Since the 1970's, how many MET officers are of Rhodesia and Zimbabwe origin?
2. Breakdown of male and female officers from the above.
3. Breakdown of recruitment of Rhodesia / Zimbabwe officers in the 1970s, 1980's, 1990's

Decision

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

Please find below information pursuant to your request above.

The searches only located information relevant to the gender and number of Zimbabwean officer’s currently employed by the MPS.

Searches failed to locate all other information requested, therefore it is not held by the MPS.

Q1 - Since the 1970's, how many MET officers are of Rhodesia and Zimbabwe origin?

There are currently 12 officers in the Met who identify as being Zimbabwean.

Q2 - Breakdown of male and female officers from the above.

Out of the 12 Zimbabwean officers, 11 are male and 1 is female.