Sexism force told to get all cops in line
POLICE Scotland has been advised to give all staff and officers equality and diversity training after its armed response unit was branded an “absolute boys’ club”.
An independent report was published after firearms officer Rhona Malone was awarded almost £1million compensation for sex discrimination.
Northern Ireland Deputy Chief Constable Mark Hamilton advised training should be “initially focused on areas of the force where there is a perceived ‘men’s club’ culture”.
He added: “There are identifiable individuals who are in need of this training, although it would do no harm to refresh all.”
Rhona’s hearing heard an inspector had posted images of topless women on a work group chat.