It is vital that policing understands who is making complaints, why they are doing so and what the outcomes are. Ethnic disproportionalities exist across areas such as stop and search and use of force, and the generally lower levels of confidence in the police amongst many people from Black and minority ethnic communities, make this particularly important. More understanding is also needed of the experiences of complaining among people with other protected characteristics. (Paragraph 69) Poli...

It is vital that policing understands who is making complaints, why they are doing so and what the outcomes are. Ethnic disproportionalities exist across areas such as stop and search and use of force, and the generally lower levels of confidence in the police amongst many people from Black and minority ethnic communities, make this particularly important. More understanding is also needed of the experiences of complaining among people with other protected characteristics. (Paragraph 69) Policing priorities 63 Type: conclusion | Number: 29 | Response status: under_consideration Government response: 72. The Home Office and Ministers have been clear on the strategic priorities for policing: to cut crime, improve trust and confidence in policing and deliver justice and high-quality outcomes for victims. 73. The Beating Crime Plan, published in July 2021, set out the strategic approach to cutting