West Yorkshire Police statement:
// ‘As a force we are working extremely hard to ensure that we are representative of the communities we serve.
‘We have Positive Action Ambassadors and Community Engagement Officers actively working to improve BAME representation. One of whom is PC Fiz Ahmed who works in Bradford. For the last few months PC Ahmed has trialed, a new uniform for women, which is designed not to show the female form.
‘PC Ahmed has had some really positive feedback from the local community and from her work in the trial I hope that this uniform will encourage people from underrepresented groups to consider a career in policing.
West Yorkshire Police and Crime Commissioner (PCC), Mark Burns-Williamson said:
“These nominations are indicative of the continued emphasis which the Force and my office places upon aspects of diversity and I would like to congratulate all those who have been recognised in carrying out important initiatives like this.
“In particular, I have supported the work around recruitment that is actively encouraging diversity across West Yorkshire and the workforce, but know there is always more to do.
“It is resulting in an organisation which is increasingly accessible to under-represented groups and better reflects the communities we all serve.” //