08/06/2026
Spot on Lee .👍
Very well put.
Please read and share.
Dear Chief Constable,
I am writing to raise my concerns following the release of the distressing police bodycam footage from the murder of Henry Nowak. Many of my constituents have written to me over recent days to share their concerns and upset around Henry's tragic death and the nature of policing today.
I understand many police officers act with courage and integrity and take their responsibilities very seriously. I also recognise the significant pressures they face and the complex circumstances in which police officers must work. However, there has been a significant increase in concerns around two-tier policing over recent years.
My constituents are justifiably concerned that certain groups of people are being treated differently by police officers solely because of their race, ethnicity, or religion. This is not just about maintaining public confidence, it is about equality before the law. I, along with many others, have read about the DEI training provided to police officers and have seen the reports of police officers feeling controlled or pressured to act and feel in certain ways having received such race-based training. Police officers should be empowered to use their common sense when making decisions without self-doubt or fear that they might face baseless accusations of racism and discrimination.
Any functioning democracy must ensure the law is enforced fairly and consistently. It is the responsibility of those at the very top to ensure that their police officers are equipped to serve with complete impartiality and professionalism in the line of duty.
Please could you clarify how the national Police Race Action Plan has been implemented within Nottinghamshire Police and what other DEI training has been delivered to police officers since the introduction of the Police Race Action Plan.
I would also be grateful if you could outline what steps you are taking to ensure all members of the public are treated equally, regardless of their race or religion, when engaging with the police force in Nottinghamshire.
At a time when people are increasingly scared to let their sons and daughters go out the house and enjoy themselves, our police officers need to focus on making our streets safe. Our priorities should be that simple. I look forward to your response.
Yours sincerely,
Lee Anderson MP
