FOI 185/25

Freedom of information request reference no: 185/25

Your request:

1. How many equality and diversity posts, uniformed and non uniformed, are employed in your Police Force? 

2. What is the cost of such posts and any necessary direct admin support? 

3. How many of these posts are filled by ethnic minority applicants? 

4. What is the number and cost of external training bodies and courses for equality and diversity training?

Clarification: This financial year only please

RESPONSE

We consulted with our EDI (Equality, Diversity & Inclusion) department and our Finance department who have provided the below response to your request.

Question 1

There are 12 equality and diversity posts employed by SWP.

Please note at the time this request was received there were 12 posts however as of the 16/02 we now have 10 equality and diversity posts employed.

Question 2

The costs to date for financial year 2024-25 for the 12 posts are £528,550 (includes on-costs).

Question 3

5 posts are filled by ethnic minority applicants.

Question 4

The cost of external training for financial year 2024-25 (to date) is £480 and two training bodies.