FOI 163196
FREEDOM OF INFORMATION REQUEST REFERENCE NO: 163196
I write in connection with your request for information which was received on 31st March 2022. Please find below the response to your request:
Can you confirm-
- Are your force, or any force LGBT association, taking part in any Pride events in 2022?
- Will all involved staff and officers be instructed to be off duty?
- How much of your force budget is allocated to LGBT network Pride activities or overtime related to Pride this financial year?
- What other events regarding the other seven protected characteristics are being attended by officers?
Reply
- Are your force, or any force LGBT association, taking part in any Pride events in 2022?
Yes
- Will all involved staff and officers be instructed to be off duty?
This is dependent on role. A key ambition for West Mercia Police is to better represent all the communities we serve- as such recruitment from LGBTQ+ communities is important. Those colleagues in a recruitment function are likely to be there as part of their paid employment. Other members of staff / PRIDE reps are more likely to be there in an off duty capacity.
- How much of your force budget is allocated to LGBT network Pride activities or overtime related to Pride this financial year?
No specific budget allocated.
- What other events regarding the other seven protected characteristics are being attended by officers?
West Mercia Police attends and polices a wide range of community events every year covering many protected characteristic communities such as faith/belief, race and age. The term “events” is a very broad term that covers everything from local community events which would be attended by our Safer Neighbourhood Teams up to major events.