British Officers taking down a suspect's particulars must
now refer to their 'personal' or 'family name' as the word
'Christian' Name could offend Muslims, Sikhs and other faiths,
according to new diversity guidelines.
The 62-page 'Faith and Culture Resource' booklet produced by
the force's diversity support group sets out customs and
practices in a number of religions and beliefs including
paganism and Rastafarianism.
Has the World gone mad???
The booklet also contains a section on appropriate terms to
describe ethnic origin, suggesting 'mixed parentage' or
'mixed cultural heritage' should be used instead of 'mixed
race'.
Police officers in Kent have been given strict guidelines on
how to address members of the public, including a ban on
saying 'my dear' or 'Evening all'
The 62-page guidelines 'Faith and Culture Resource', also
warns that even well-meaning gestures like handshakes or
putting a comforting arm around a victim or grieving family
member are also prohibited as it could be deemed
'unprofessional'
Addressing someone as a 'girl' or a 'boy' could have
'connotations of inexperience, impetuosity and
unreliability, or even dishonesty', according to official
guidance.
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