2006/2007 Diversity Monitoring Data

GMP has previously published an Annual Report containing diversity monitoring information for the previous financial year. However, consultation with the public and with the Strategic Independent Advisory Groups (IAGs) has resulted in a change to the mode of publication of this data. This is to improve accessibility to the large quantity of monitoring data, as well as provide more explanation of the way in which GMP uses its powers, together with positive examples of the work being undertaken to promote equality and diversity.

The previous reporting format will be replaced by two alternative publications. Detailed data tables, together with some explanation, will be published here, on the GMP website. Additionally, a short report will be produced in print (as well as on the website) that will include information about the steps that GMP has taken to address diversity and provide a better service to all of its communities. Articles will include:

• Equality scheme progress;
• Hate crime developments;
• Stop and search improvements;
• Perspective from Greater Manchester Police Authority (GMPA) Lead Member for diversity;
• Diversity awards and standards achieved;
• Employment; and
• Complaints process.

This report will follow the style and format of the current Chief Constable’s Annual Report. From 2009, we intend to synchronise the timing of publication of the diversity monitoring information and the Diversity Report with the Chief Constable’s Annual Report. However, during the transition period, the timescales will be slightly out of alignment. Data relating to 2006/07 is available here now, and 2007/08 data will be added in summer 2008. A single Diversity Report covering both 2006/07 and 2007/08 will be produced in March 2008.

This shift in approach will enable the Force to respond to public interest in its performance in a way that is designed to address community concerns and raise confidence. By monitoring which aspects of data are accessed and how frequently, GMP can better understand which issues are of greatest concern to our communities, and improve the type of information we publish to better meet public demand.

Alongside the development of the report containing contextual stories relating to diversity, GMP will further develop its website to provide regularly updated information on progress relating to diversity and equality. Consideration will also be given to providing some of this information in an ‘easy read’ format.

DIVERSITY MONITORING DATA 2006/7

A summary of findings can be accessed through the links below. The individual summaries for each topic contain more detail for those data sets that have a particular impact on community confidence.

GMP scrutinises its diversity monitoring data on a monthly basis through its established performance management processes, and action is taken at the time to address any issues by the appropriate business area in partnership with Diversity Command. For the purposes of this report, the actions that Force has taken in relation to both stop and account/search and hate crime are highlighted, in recognition of the particular interest of the Police Authority and the public in these areas, which impact so significantly on community confidence.

It should be noted that the Force is currently reviewing diversity monitoring categories to include information relating to all of the six strands of diversity (age, disability, gender, race, religion and sexual orientation). This is being undertaken in consultation with our Staff Associations and Strategic Independent Advisory Groups, with a view to ensuring that we are able to effectively measure how we deliver services and employment to all of our various diverse communities. Therefore, the monitored data at this stage relates mainly to ethnicity, with gender and age also featuring on occasions.

To assist in the interpretation of the data, you will also find attached an explanation of ethnicity classification and details of the estimated population of Greater Manchester and all GMP divisions (mid-2006 estimate).

If you cannot find the report then please let us know by using the feedback form.