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Freedom of information request reference no: 01.FOI.24.036337
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Q2 - And the number of race discrimination complaints and grievances from 2019 to March 2023, and the number which ruled in favour of the complainant.
For the period 01 January 2019 to March 2023, a total of 146 cases alleged race discrimination.
If race discrimination is found, this falls under ‘misconduct’ therefore, where evidence suggests there might be a case to answer, the case is referred to the DPS (Directorate of Professional Standards). The outcome of the investigation is recorded under ‘misconduct’ and not ‘grievance’. For the period above, a total of 15 of the 146 cases were referred to the DPS.
(Note: Data provided using the Centurion data extract for March 2024).
With reference to Q’s.1 & 3, please find below an excel spreadsheet with the data requested. Please read the data in conjunction with the Notes Page to ensure correct interpretation.
Securing and maintaining the trust of the community is integral to the principle of policing by consent and to continue to do so, the MPS recognises that its staff must act with professionalism and integrity. The MPS treats each occasion when an allegation is made about the conduct of its staff extremely seriously and will fully investigate each incident to determine whether the conduct of that member of staff has breached the standards of professional behaviour. Where the conduct of staff is proven to have fallen below the standards of behaviour expected, the MPS will take robust action to ensure that its staff are held to account and that lessons are learnt from each case. Any instance where the conduct of our staff is alleged to have fallen below the standards of behaviour expected is treated extremely seriously by the MPS.