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Equality & Diversity
A Presentation by
Sgt Scott Ashdown & PC Andrew Pardy
Hertfordshire Constabulary
• 632 Square Miles
• Population in excess of 1 Million
• 4,133 Police Officers & Staff
Hertfordshire Constabulary
5%
Christian
No Religion
21%
Not Stated
Other
49%
25%
Hindu, Sikh, Muslim, Buddhist, Jewish, Pagan & Other
Leadership
ACC
Miller
Supt
Hawkins
Ch Insp
Dempsey Brench
Religion & Beliefs Policy
• Prayer Time
• Religious Events Attendance
• Catering
• Bank Holidays
• Uniform / Dress
• Reflection Rooms
Reflection Rooms
Watford, Borehamwood, New Hatfield, Hertford,
Stevenage, HQ
Support Groups
Constabulary Funding
Chaplaincy & Support
Chaplaincy
Christianity
The Business Case
Skills
Recruitment / Retention
Improved Community Relationship
Increased
reporting / intelligence
contribution
Improved
environment.
Staff feel valued.
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 self
Bring 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 Ashdown
Tel: 01707 354656
[email protected]