The proportion of female police officers in London has reached a record level, according to figures released by the Met.
As of the end of September, the force was 30.4 per cent female – 10,386 officers.
The Met has a target of 33pc by the financial year 2023/24.
The data has been published in the wake of a review by Baroness Louise Casey, who found that officers are getting away with breaking the law and committing misconduct. The report stated that the internal disciplinary system is misogynist and racist, and that allegations of sexual misconduct or discrimination are less likely to result in a case to answer than other claims.
New Metropolitan Police commissioner Sir Mark Rowley is trying to reform the force after a series of scandals.
He said last week: “The evidence across the world is that the best companies and organisations benefit from diverse teams. It is not only about fairness, it is about being most effective in a complex world.
“I am really pleased that we have achieved our highest ever female representation as part of the Met reaching its greatest ever total number of officers.”
The Met has reached a record number of 34,112 police officers. Of these, 5,676 (16.6pc) are from Black, Asian and multiple ethnic heritage communities and 1,215 (3.6pc) Black officers.
Sir Mark said: “The Met is committed to making progress on all of its recruitment ambitions. We are working hard to replicate this success in attracting those from Black and multiple ethnic heritage communities to a career in the Met – so our workforce better reflects the communities we serve.
“As I lead reform at the Met, I would encourage you to come along to an outreach event in your area, where you can learn about the opportunities for a great career in the Met.”
On Friday, Sir Mark was at a community event in Stratford with mayor of London Sadiq Khan, who described the increase in female representation as an…
Source : times
