Tensions Rise as UK Police Officers Are Taught About ‘White Privilege’ in Equity Training

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Tensions Rise as Police Officers Are Taught About ‘White Privilege’ in Equity Training

 

Thames Valley Police, one of the UK’s largest police forces, has introduced mandatory equity training that includes instruction on “white privilege,” “micro-aggressions,” and the distinction between being “non-racist” and “anti-racist.” This move has sparked internal controversy and accusations of discrimination within the force, particularly among white officers who feel unfairly treated following a recent employment tribunal ruling.

 

The training initiative was launched in September last year, just a month after the force was found guilty by an employment tribunal of discriminating against white officers. At the heart of the tribunal case was the appointment of an Asian sergeant to a detective inspector role that had not been publicly advertised. The decision was part of a “positive action” policy aimed at boosting the promotion chances of ethnic minority officers by laterally moving them into roles where they could gain experience. However, critics argue that the practice bypassed fair competition and violated principles of equal treatment.

 

 

The equity training has become a flashpoint within the force. A review commissioned by Police and Crime Commissioner Matthew Barber and conducted by former assistant chief constable Kerrin Wilson warns that framing white privilege in the way Thames Valley Police has done risks alienating white officers. Wilson noted that some officers felt “demonised” and saw the training as creating further division rather than unity. “As white males they felt disadvantaged and ... they had the perception that unfairness was allowed for minority groups but not for majority populations,” she wrote.

 

Wilson’s report also revealed deep discontent across the force. Some ethnic minority officers have reportedly lost faith in diversity initiatives, fearing their promotions or achievements would be dismissed as products of preferential treatment. “A number of minoritised staff have declared openly that they will not seek promotion or specialist moves in the foreseeable future as this has left them feeling that even if they did succeed in securing promotions their efforts would not be accepted by some as genuine,” the report stated.

 

The backlash among white officers has been equally strong, with some reacting “at times bordering on aggressive,” according to the review. Many are said to have demanded disciplinary action against leadership figures responsible for the positive discrimination and expressed a belief that they “have no support within the force.” The report cautions that unless this internal tension is addressed, relations within the police force could deteriorate further. “There is a tangible feeling of being overlooked which is reflected in the wider societal discourse that is emerging around the UK and so cannot be ignored,” the review concluded. “If this is not addressed, this may well lead to even greater divides within the force as cultural attitudes become more hostile.”

 

Rory Geoghegan, a former police officer and founder of the Public Safety Foundation, criticised the use of such training in policing. “Police officers and staff deserve far better from their leaders than to be crudely categorised by skin colour and subjected to reductive, divisive ideologies,” he said. “The independent review exposes this troubling practice, but it fails to identify or confront the underlying issue: the unthinking acceptance of critical race theory – a deeply political framework that has no place in an impartial police service.”

 

Thames Valley Police, responding to the concerns, stressed its commitment to unity and learning. A spokesperson said, “Our staff and officers represent a diverse group with a range of views on many issues – but it’s our shared values that bring us together to protect our communities. We are committed to learning from this employment tribunal and independent review to improve how we work together. We strive to be fair and courageous in how we serve our colleagues and the community.”

 

The controversy at Thames Valley Police comes amid broader concerns about similar practices elsewhere, including recent revelations that West Yorkshire Police temporarily paused applications from white British candidates in a push to diversify its ranks. As the national conversation on equity and representation continues, forces across the UK are grappling with how to balance diversity efforts with fairness and cohesion.

 

Based on a report by The Telegraph  2025-04-12

 

 

[JonnyF]

Gaslighting in the extreme.

 

Being white in Britain is a curse. No PSR before sentencing, excluded from certain jobs, back of the line for University places, mocked by the likes of Emily Thornberry, years in jail for social media posts, portrayed as evil in tv dramas. 

 

Privilige??? 😀

[Chomper Higgot]

8 hours ago, JonnyF said:

Gaslighting in the extreme.

 

Being white in Britain is a curse. No PSR before sentencing, excluded from certain jobs, back of the line for University places, mocked by the likes of Emily Thornberry, years in jail for social media posts, portrayed as evil in tv dramas. 

 

Privilige??? 😀

 

“Gaslighting in the extreme.”

 

 

Thank you for providing such an excellent example of gaslighting.

 

[TorquayFan]

All appointments in all professions should be on MERIT alone.

 

If 'minorities' are under represented, then they have to try harder.

 

Merit the only criteria please . . .

 

[Chomper Higgot]

1 minute ago, TorquayFan said:

All appointments in all professions should be on MERIT alone.

 

If 'minorities' are under represented, then they have to try harder.

 

Merit the only criteria please . . .

 

You assume they are not.

[MalcolmB]

23 hours ago, Social Media said:

Wilson noted that some officers felt “demonised”

Gee everyone has gone soft and will complain about anything these days.

People just look to be outraged. 
Next they will be on “mental health” leave because they felt “demonized”.

Gawd.

[MalcolmB]

9 hours ago, JonnyF said:

Being white in Britain is a curse.

No, it is preferable.

Some of us like to whine and be a “victim” though.

 

[Gsxrnz]

Great Britain is lost.  On the doomsday countdown clock, GB is at 1 second to midnight before the 2nd civil war erupts. The globalist elite rulers are badly misjudging the level of tension that exists. They won't know what hit them when it finally kicks off. 

 

 

[TorquayFan]

Not an assumption CH - can be observed daily.

 

A personal UK story - my eldest Son left the Royal Marines about 10 years ago and after active service, had ambitions of joining the Police or the Fire Service . I remember asking him how it was going and this was response - "it's very difficult Dad because I'm not black, brown, gay or a woman". That was his experience.

 

IMO many many appointments are made on DEI criteria.

[blaze master]

Hahaha the UK is so far gone.  

[Bkk Brian]

This nonsense is happening all over the UK not just Thames Valley.  "block on hiring white British candidates."

 

The Home Secretary said she would not intervene in the row over West Yorkshire Police, which has put a temporary block on hiring white British candidates.
Members of “under-represented” groups can lodge applications with the force early, raising concerns that white British candidates are being treated unfairly and amounting to a potentially unlawful form of positive discrimination.

https://archive.ph/5Te2b

https://www.telegraph.co.uk/politics/2025/04/10/cooper-urged-end-block-white-police

[quake]

So many wrong people, in positions of authority in the uk now days.

Broken Britain forging ahead, down the toilet and round the u-bend.

 

[sammieuk1]

Did I read somewhere that the Mayor of Brighton can't speak English'.. finding a white is the force's biggest problem🤔
 

 

[Chomper Higgot]

27 minutes ago, TorquayFan said:

Not an assumption CH - can be observed daily.

 

A personal UK story - my eldest Son left the Royal Marines about 10 years ago and after active service, had ambitions of joining the Police or the Fire Service . I remember asking him how it was going and this was response - "it's very difficult Dad because I'm not black, brown, gay or a woman". That was his experience.

 

IMO many many appointments are made on DEI criteria.

If candidates for office, jobs etc were selected on merit alone, those holding these posts would be a ratio of gender, social class and race in proportion to the mix of these within the general population.

 

The daily observation you refer to is that this is absolutely not the case.

 

 

[proton]

38 minutes ago, Chomper Higgot said:

You assume they are not.

 

Chomper always the joker, anyone can see they are not

[Tidal wave]

10 minutes ago, sammieuk1 said:

Did I read somewhere that the Mayor of Brighton can't speak English'.. finding a white is the force's biggest problem🤔
 

 

 

Nothing wrong with your eyesight

 

 

[Jeff the Chef]

27 minutes ago, sammieuk1 said:

Did I read somewhere that the Mayor of Brighton can't speak English'.. finding a white is the force's biggest problem🤔
 

 

 

Brighton and Hove has elected its first ever South Asian Muslim mayor.

Councillors unanimously voted for Mohammed Asaduzzaman, who was elected to Brighton & Hove City Council in the Hollingdean and Fiveways ward last May.

Council leader Bella Sankey said Mr Asaduzzaman was “warm, kind, funny and ambitious for our city”.

 

https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/c72p807kr9mo

[DonniePeverley]

SHOCK HORROR middle class white people see no racism shocker. 

[hotsun]

This forum wants this for the USA, too

[EVENKEEL]

What happened to Britain? Such a shame. 

[MalcolmB]

38 minutes ago, quake said:

So many wrong people, in positions of authority in the uk now days.

Broken Britain forging ahead, down the toilet and round the u-bend.

 

I blame Brexit

[JonnyF]

31 minutes ago, Chomper Higgot said:

If candidates for office, jobs etc were selected on merit alone, those holding these posts would be a ratio of gender, social class and race in proportion to the mix of these within the general population.

 

The daily observation you refer to is that this is absolutely not the case.

 

 

 

Nonsense.

 

You think the same number of women want to be roofers, scaffolders and plumbers as men?

 

The same number of men want to be beauticians as women?

 

Certain Demographics prefer certain types of work. You cannot social engineer your "perfect ratio" into every occupation. 

 

Meritocracy is the answer. If you get an over-representation of a group in one area the so be it. Like black players in the NBA or NFL for example. Should those teams start turning down black players to get a more proportional share of Asians or Caucasians? Of course not.

 

Stop trying to justify racism. 

[Bkk Brian]

44 minutes ago, sammieuk1 said:

Did I read somewhere that the Mayor of Brighton can't speak English'.. finding a white is the force's biggest problem🤔
 

 

I think he's had lessons now from the Mayor of Rochdale, I'm sure he'll be looking at the police white privilege training

 

https://uk.news.yahoo.com/mayor-rochdale-sworn-grand-town-103733524.html

[Summerinsiam]

Demogrhrapics mean that all countries will eventually embrace immigration. And yes, even Thailand.

[swerve]

Sounds like institutionalized racism to me.  Can you imagine the uproar if this were directed towards a specific gender or people of colour?  

[BangkokReady]

1 hour ago, Chomper Higgot said:

If candidates for office, jobs etc were selected on merit alone, those holding these posts would be a ratio of gender, social class and race in proportion to the mix of these within the general population.

 

Any evidence to support this ridiculous fantasy?

[BangkokReady]

1 hour ago, JonnyF said:

Nonsense.

 

You think the same number of women want to be roofers, scaffolders and plumbers as men?

 

The same number of men want to be beauticians as women?

 

Certain Demographics prefer certain types of work. You cannot social engineer your "perfect ratio" into every occupation. 

 

Meritocracy is the answer. If you get an over-representation of a group in one area the so be it. Like black players in the NBA or NFL for example. Should those teams start turning down black players to get a more proportional share of Asians or Caucasians? Of course not.

 

Stop trying to justify racism. 

 

The guy is a lying fantasist.  Even if you took race out of the picture, not every type of person is suited to every job. 

 

If you had a 100% White country, you would not see a proportionate representation of different sexes, classes, education levels and personality types in every job.

[Chomper Higgot]

12 minutes ago, BangkokReady said:

 

Any evidence to support this ridiculous fantasy?

Here you go:

 

https://www.bloomberg.com/opinion/features/2024-07-29/white-men-the-most-likely-to-get-hired-even-with-dei-finds-research

[Chomper Higgot]

6 minutes ago, BangkokReady said:

 

The guy is a lying fantasist.  Even if you took race out of the picture, not every type of person is suited to every job. 

 

If you had a 100% White country, you would not see a proportionate representation of different sexes, classes, education levels and personality types in every job.

Ah a personal attack.

 

That’s new!

[Bkk Brian]

5 minutes ago, Chomper Higgot said:

Here you go:

 

https://www.bloomberg.com/opinion/features/2024-07-29/white-men-the-most-likely-to-get-hired-even-with-dei-finds-research

You call an opinion piece from the US that's 8 months old and has no equivalence to the UK, evidence? Interesting, I can only assume you're on a different topic entirely