New look for region’s police on the beat
19 Mar 10 15:06 Filed in: News | News-Walsall
New look for region’s police on the beat
Express & Star 19 Mar 10
It is a far cry from Dixon of Dock Green – the traditional shirt, tie and blazer replaced by sporty polo tops. But this more casual attire is the new look West Midlands police officers will be sporting on the streets of the region within weeks. The ‘boys in blue’ will become the ‘boys in black’ as white shirts are swapped for black zip-up ones, which bobbies have said are more practical...
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WM Police stop & search disproportionate against ethnic minorities
15 Mar 10 12:02 Filed in: News | News-Walsall
WM Police stop & search disproportionate against ethnic minorities
Sarah Probert B’ham Post 15 Mar 10
Police forces will be threatened with legal action today as the Government’s equality watchdog said black and Asian Britons were still being unfairly targeted for stop and searches. West Midlands Police are among dozens of forces continuing to use the powers “disproportionately” against ethnic minorities, a review by the Equality and Human Rights Commission concluded...
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