Agenda item

Members received a report of the Commissioner regarding a quarterly update on Equality and Inclusion.

It was noted this report had already been discussed at the Professional Standards and Integrity Committee. Debate focussed on the City of London Corporation and City of London Police achieving White Ribbon status. It was agreed that the Town Clerk would liaise with the Commissioner and relevant colleagues to ensure that the Force, if not the whole Corporation, achieves this accredited status ahead of White Ribbon Day (25 November).

With regard to Active Bystander Training, it was explained that the programme would be rolled out more widely from October 2023 onwards.

It was suggested that the City of London Police engage with Staff Resource/Networking Groups of businesses within the Square Mile through the City Belonging Project.

Violence Against Women and Girls remained a Strategic Policing Priority. The Safer City Partnership and Crime and Disorder Scrutiny Committee would look at this in coming days.

RESOLVED, that the update be noted.