Question to the Home Office:

To ask the Secretary of State for the Home Department, what (a) evaluation mechanisms and (b) outcome metrics are used to assess the effectiveness of diversity, equality and inclusiveness training in police forces.

The College of Policing sets clear, evidence-based national standards for police training through the National Policing Curriculum and Authorised Professional Practice. The College regularly reviews the policing curriculum, including elements relating to diversity, equality and inclusion, to ensure that it is fit for purpose. Forces also provide local training and ongoing development to reflect and reinforce organisational values, including diversity and equality. The Home Office does not collect information about individual force training programmes.

Chief Constables are ultimately responsible for the delivery of efficient and effective policing. It is a matter for each Chief Constable to decide how to best use their resources. This includes ensuring that officers and staff are appropriately trained and equipped for their role and that standards of professional behaviour are upheld.