THE chief constable of Police Scotland has apologised to LGBT+ communities in Scotland for 'policing’s role in enforcing laws which…
Jo Farrell said the way LGBT+ people in Scotland had been treated by the police was a matter of deep regretIn a letter published on Wednesday chief constable Jo Farrell said"recent and historical" prejudice against LGBT+ people from those within the police force was a matter of"deep regret".
"That value must be for all our communities. Everyone must know that when policing talks about keeping people safe, that applies to them. All must feel able to speak to the police, to report a crime or to share information knowing they’ll be treated with dignity and respect. I also want people from all communities to see policing as a potential career.
She added that it was her aim to create a police force"free from discrimination" and said specialist liaison officers would be reintroduced to work with the LGBT+ community in Scotland. "I am dedicated to building a service that you can trust, one that is inclusive, respects diversity, and protects the rights and dignity of all individuals. I hope this apology can contribute to the necessary progress to ensure the value of policing is for all communities."
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