Top officer says anti-racism guidance has fuelled myth of two-tier policing
Summary
A top British police officer, Sir Stephen Watson, said that police guidance aimed at fighting racism may have led people to wrongly believe in “two-tier policing,” where some groups are treated differently. He called for a review of this guidance after public unrest following a murder and said police must show they treat everyone fairly.Key Facts
- Sir Stephen Watson is the chief constable of Greater Manchester Police, England’s second largest force.
- He said police language has “over-corrected” by adopting activist ideas in anti-racism rules.
- Police forces do not practice “two-tier policing” or bias against white people, according to Watson.
- Official anti-racism guidance from the National Police Chiefs’ Council (NPCC) advises officers to consider racial experiences but not to treat everyone the same.
- This guidance is being reviewed after the murder of Henry Nowak, which sparked riots and claims of biased policing.
- Watson instructed officers not to take the knee at protests, saying police must be impartial, not activists.
- Greater Manchester Police improved crime recording and reduced certain crimes under Watson’s leadership.
- Watson warned of possible widespread disorder in England due to social division and the impact of social media.
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