Achieving Race Equality Report - Greater Manchester Police

The COVID-19 pandemic has laid bare inequalities running through UK society. The shocking death of George Floyd in the USA and the resurgence of the Black Lives Matter (BLM) movement have shone more of a light on the blight of racism, discrimination, prejudice and the challenges faced by society. These events bring opportunities to build a fairer society for the future. This report provides a broad overview and analysis of differences in the policing experiences of individuals and communities using quantitative and qualitative data to understand the extent of any disproportionality. It has focused on the following areas: Stop and search; Police officers use of force and of Taser®; Arrests; Complaints and misconduct; Fairness at work; The extent of representation in the workforce; and Feelings of safety and confidence. Most of the information and data used in this analysis was recorded between April 2020 and March 2021 a period characterised by the coronavirus pandemic. Regulations, legislation and advice from Government have had impacts on individuals and communities, and have changed how police officers have interacted with them. Where possible data is provided at district, Greater Manchester, and England and Wales levels. The proportion of recorded crime in each district is used to provide an indication of how the demands for police services vary between different parts of Greater Manchester.