Police forces across England, Scotland and Wales have begun a suite of anti‑racism programmes that include book clubs, film screenings, bias‑awareness workshops and even holistic therapy for officers. The rollout follows the updated Police Race Action Plan released by the National Police Chiefs Council and the College of Policing in October, and comes as criticism mounts after the killing of student Henry Nowak and allegations of a two‑tier policing system.

Sussex senior officer book club tackles "Me and White Supremacy"

In Sussex, senior officers have formed a book club that meets to discuss Layla Saad’s "Me and White Supremacy," a text the force says helps senior staff confront personal bias. according to the source, the club is part of a broader effort to embed cultural competence at leadership levels.

British Transport Police launches digital lending library

The British Transport Police has created an online library that circulates titles such as Reni Eddo‑Lodge’s "Why I am No Longer Talking To White People About Race ." The source notes the library is intended to give officers easy access to contemporary anti‑racism literature, complementing in‑person sessions.

Dorset Police delivers four‑hour bias workshops

Dorset Police runs four‑hour workshops designed to move participants from a "zone of fear" to a "zone of learning and growth." As reported,the sessions use scenario‑based exerccises to surface unconscious bias and encourage reflective practice.

North Yorkshire Police uses thumbs‑up/thumbs‑down tool for search reviews

North Yorkshire Police has introduced an interactive response system where staff rate the likelihood that a search was disproportionate, using a simple thumbs‑up or thumbs‑down button. The source says the tool aims to make officers more aware of statistical disparities in real time.

Essex and Kent Police hold historical trust‑building sessions

Essex and Kent Police organised a series of historical sessions that examine events eroding trust between police and Black communities. according to the source, these sessions are meant to contextualise present‑day tensions and inform future engagement strategies.

Who will police the police? – unanswered accountability questions

The source highlights two lingering uncertainties: whether an independent body will audit the effectiveness of these programmes, and how the forces will measurre long‑term cultural change. No official metrics have been released, and critics argue that without external oversight the initiatives may amount to symbolic gestures.