Equality Objective 2

EQUALITY OBJECTIVE 2: To continue to improve how we recruit, retain and develop officers and staff.

Priorities

To aspire to achieve a workforce that represents the communities we serve
To continue to develop a culture within Dorset Police that includes everyone and recognises, respects and values people’s differences
Improve how we recruit, retain and develop officers and staff from diverse communities
Ensure that our arrangements to reward and recognise achievement promote equality, diversity and human rights
Ensure that the public and the workforce have confidence in our professional standards and misconduct procedures.

A reduction in grievances and complaints
Access to a broader range of skills and experience
Increased staff satisfaction and improved public confidence
Engagement and consultation with diverse staff support networks on the development of force policy and processes

Number of grievances broken down by protected groups
Number of dignity at work broken down by protected groups
Number of Police Officers, Police Staff, PCSOs, Special Constables and Volunteers broken down by protected group
Numbers of staff by representation, recruitment, progression and reasons for leaving the organisation broken down by protected groups
Number of training days provided broken down by protected groups
Responses to staff surveys broken down by protected groups
Responses to the annual 360 staff performance review broken down by protected groups
Number of issues raised by staff to the diverse staff support networks
Details on consultation undertaken with the diverse staff support networks