a presentation by sgt scott ashdown & pc andrew pardy equality & diversity
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A Presentation bySgt Scott Ashdown & PC Andrew Pardy
Equality & Diversity
Hertfordshire Constabulary
• Population in excess of 1 Million
• 4,133 Police Officers & Staff
• 632 Square Miles
Hertfordshire Constabulary
49%
25%
21%
5%Christian
No Religion
Not Stated
Other
Hindu, Sikh, Muslim, Buddhist, Jewish, Pagan & Other
Leadership
SuptHawkins
Ch InspDempsey Brench
ACCMiller
Religion & Beliefs Policy• Prayer Time
• Religious Events Attendance
• Catering
• Bank Holidays
• Uniform / Dress
• Reflection Rooms
Reflection RoomsWatford, Borehamwood, New Hatfield, Hertford,
Stevenage, HQ
Support Groups
Constabulary Funding
Chaplaincy & Support
Chaplaincy
Christianity
The Business Case
Increasedreporting / intelligence
contribution
Improvedenvironment.
Staff feel valued.
SkillsRecruitment / Retention
Improved Community Relationship
Christianity
Judaism
Islam
Humanism“We welcome the force's "inclusive and progressive instinct" to include humanists on
the team. “
Andrew Copson, Chief Executive of the British Humanist Association
“This is wonderful news to us as local Humanists. We thank the Constabulary for this bold step in recognising the need to incorporate
Humanism into its Chaplaincy support team.”
John Dowdle, President of Watford Area Humanists
Paganism
National Police Pagan Association
Our Chaplaincy Service
81%Awareness
Staff Nos
• Training
• IT Access
• Newsletter
• Unit Support
• FRB Meetings
• Equipment
Bring your whole selfBring your whole self to work, not just part of you.
It’s ok to be Jewish, Muslim, a Christian etc at work.
Future Recruitment
Sikhism
Pentecostal
Further Help
If you have any questions or require further help please contact:
Sergeant Scott AshdownTel: 01707 354656