Gavin Hales It would be something that is: easily measurable; directly correlated to police performance; predictive of future police activity; isolated to factors controlled by the police; and comparable across forces and against previous and future data. We emphasise in the report that

Metrics are vital in #antiracism work. They provide objective data to inform actions and policies to achieve racial equity and justice. Read more: policeisob.co.uk/annual-reports

The recent general election and formation of new government presents a possible turning point for #PRAP. The Independent Scrutiny & Oversight Board is calling on the new government to provide direct responsibility and funding to ensure the programme’s long-term success. Read more: policeisob.co.uk/annual-reports

With the Race Action Programme in its final year, it is crucial to establish clear areas of focus to drive the ongoing work beyond the programme end date. Read more: policeisob.co.uk/annual-reports

The CJA is proud to support Independent Scrutiny & Oversight Board and its vital work towards an anti-racist police force. In this annual report we discuss our super-complaint on Section 60 stop and search powers, stressing the need for repeal in light of evident racial disparities. Read more 👇

ISOB Chair, Abimbola Johnson  speaks to Police Professional about our latest Annual Report and how the Government need to take responsibility for the Police Race Action Plan (#PRAP) in order to accelerate progress. Read more here: policeprofessional.com/news/new-gover…

ISOB Chair Abimbola Johnson spoke to Police Professional about how the new government must put anti-racist policing at the core of its proposals by providing direct responsibility and funding of the Police Race Action Plan. Read the full article here: policeprofessional.com/news/new-gover…

While there are pockets of good work being done by the Police Race Action Plan (#PRAP), it is yet to demonstrate a positive impact on policing and its interaction with Black communities in the last few years. Read our full report: policeisob.co.uk/annual-reports

With less than nine months until funding for the national programme [England & Wales] to improve outcomes for Black people interacting with and working in policing comes to an end, Policing Insight’s Ian Weinfass spoke to Abimbola Johnson, chair of its Independent Scrutiny &

Some great topics at the top of the Policing Insight home page today: 🎙️Ian Weinfass interviews Abimbola Johnson, chair of the Independent Scrutiny & Oversight Board, about the Police Race Action Plan's “glacial” progress and future prospects. 🧐 Editor Keith Potter reports on

it is essential to increase meaningful engagement with individuals outside of policing including experts in anti-racism, those working towards creating a fairer justice system, or those who may be impacted by a change programme like #PRAP. Read more: policeisob.co.uk/annual-reports

According to the most recent figures, as of 31 March 2023, Black officers made up 1.3% of the total police workforce. More clarity from #PRAP on desired outcomes will better inform proposed actions to foster a diverse police force policeisob.co.uk/annual-reports

With less than 12 months until the transition of #PRAP, a shift in focus is needed to drive down and eliminate race disparity in the use of powers in a prioritised way. Read more in our annual report. policeisob.co.uk/annual-reports

Community support is a necessity to help bolster public confidence and trust in policing. The current level of mistrust in police highlights the need for attention and effort in #PRAP. Read more in our latest Annual Report here: policeisob.co.uk/annual-reports

With the same obstacles continuing to hinder the success of the Race Action Programme, it’s time for a change. Read more about the recommendations for action from ISOB in our new report: policeisob.co.uk/annual-reports

Low confidence in the police’s ability to handle crime and provide support to Black victims is evident in many Black communities. Read more about how PRAP need to to develop a police service that protects Black individuals and communities from crime: policeisob.co.uk/annual-reports

With one year left of the current Race Action Programme, the pressure is on to set the foundation to ensure delivery of #PRAP's ultimate goal: transforming policing into an anti-racist institution that better serves Black people. Read more here: policeisob.co.uk/annual-reports

A heartfelt thank you to all of our amazing collaborators for their insightful contributions to our latest annual report: Anthony Walker Foundation NBPA Criminal Justice Alliance Revolving Doors Missing Black People Crest Advisory Read more here: policeisob.co.uk/annual-reports

Chair Abimbola Johnson highlights the ISOB’s three recommended actions for #PRAP to drive longer-term delivery of their anti-racism goal. Read more in our new report: policeisob.co.uk/annual-reports

The Criminal Justice Alliance is a network of 200+ organisations working for a fair, effective criminal justice system. We're spotlighting the contributors to our latest annual report. Discover insights from the CJA and other contributors in our latest report in policeisob.co.uk/annual-reports