Sussex Police has signed up to an anti-racism charter promoted by UNISON, becoming the first public sector employer in the South East to do so.
The charter promises to tackle racism in its workplace and promote a diverse workforce.
Ben Priestley, UNISON national officer for police, probation and Cafcass, said: “It’s great news that Sussex Police has signed up to UNISON’s Anti-Racism Charter. Congratulations to our Sussex Police branch and the force for achieving this.
“Other police branches are currently working with their forces to get them signed up to the charter, so this news from Sussex will come as great encouragement.”
Sussex Police’s assistant chief officer Anita Grant told the BBC: “While we recognise there is much work still to be done, we look forward to working alongside UNISON in championing a racially diverse workforce.”
Signing the charter commits organisations to provide more support for staff who may suffer racism in the workplace, and to be actively anti-racist, rather than just non-racist.
UNISON South East regional secretary Steve Torrance said: “Unions have an important role to play in combatting the politics of hate in their communities and workplaces.
“The anti-racism charter is a powerful way for leaders to work with their staff to ensure racism has no place in the public sector.”
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