News Articles
23rd July 2009
Scottish police force to display rainbow flag in offices
(Source: Grampian Police)
Grampian Police are committed to Diversity and Equality and are delighted to
introduce a universally recognised symbol of Equalities and Diversity to the Force.
The rainbow colours are acknowledged throughout the world as a sign of Equality
and Diversity and Grampian Police will display a rainbow window sticker in all their
offices throughout the Force showing that they are an organisation who openly
embraces and promotes the full spectrum of Equality and Diversity.
PC Derek Allison, Aberdeenshire Division Diversity Officer stated," It is a great way
of advertising the Grampian Police commitment and understanding of Equality and
Diversity. The rainbow colours are recognised worldwide and for our communities to
see this being displayed in all Police Offices is very positive. There may be some
people who will not be aware of what the stickers represent but it is hoped that with
them being displayed so openly they will prompt people to ask".
Karen Williams, Director of Corporate Services and chair of Grampian's Group on
Diversity, said " The Force is always looking for ways to demonstrate to our staff
and our communities that we are committed to Equality and Diversity. The public and
our staff should feel confident that we will treat everyone fairly and equally. The idea
to have the stickers was presented to our practitioners, who were keen to support it".
The introduction of the Equality and Diversity rainbow stickers across the Force are
being launched in conjunction with the first annual report of the Force's Single Equality
Scheme. This Scheme includes all aspects of Equality and Diversity and is the platform
for shaping Force development in areas concerning Age, Disability, Gender (including
Transgender), Race, Religion or Belief and Sexual Orientation. This report can be
accessed via the Grampian Police website at www.grampian.police.uk or alternatively
request a hard copy by contacting 0845 600 5 700.
