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A year after the murder of George Floyd in Minneapolis sparked cries for change, a police inspector says Winnipeg's police service is working hard to repair relationships with marginalized communities. But some advocates say there are good reasons there is still a great deal of mistrust of police.
The force unveiled a new diversity-focused cruiser last month. "The campaign was intended to highlight and celebrate the rich diversity of Waterloo Region, which is reflected in the membership of our Service," a notice their website said in part. Officials said there were concerns about the concept and "the visual design elements on the cruisers." "The service has listened to those concerns, apologizes to anyone who was offended, and has decided to suspend the campaign," police said in the update. "Moving forward, the Waterloo Regional Police Service, including its Equity, Inclusion, and ...
Waterloo Regional Police Service suspends 'diversity' cruisers after community backlash The Waterloo Regional Police Service has suspended its plans for so-called diversity cruisers after a community backlash that included criticism over artwork aiming to "capture the spirit of Canadian newcomers." Social Sharing No 'pats on the back' for doing 'right thing': Teneile Warren of the African, Caribbean and Black Network Posted: Apr 09, 2021 4:45 PM ET | Last Updated: April 9 The first Waterloo regional police cruiser in a series of four was launched March 29 and received mixed reviews from some...
Waterloo Regional Police Service suspends 'diversity' cruisers after community backlash The Waterloo Regional Police Service has suspended its plans for so-called diversity cruisers after a community backlash that included criticism over artwork aiming to "capture the spirit of Canadian newcomers." Social Sharing No 'pats on the back' for doing 'right thing': Teneile Warren of the African, Caribbean and Black Network Posted: Apr 09, 2021 4:45 PM ET | Last Updated: April 9 The first Waterloo regional police cruiser in a series of four was launched March 29 and received mixed reviews from some...
BBC Outlines Plans to Accelerate Diverse Representation on and off Screen BBC, December 3, 2020 The work builds on the Creative Diversity Commitments made earlier in the year, and will be supported by the Creative Diversity Unit, under June Sarpong, the BBC’s first Director of Creative Diversity. Among the plans, which will feature in a wide ranging report published next week, the BBC is announcing: A new Disability Content Panel made up of creatives with a lived experience of disability from inside and outside of the BBC who will work with the BBC’s Creative Diversity Unit to support aut...