Key facts
- Hampshire police spent £850,000 on discrimination training.
- Concerns exist that officers feel afraid to perform their duties due to the training.
- The serious and organised crime unit is located in Basingstoke.
Hampshire police has invested £850,000 in discrimination training, aimed at eradicating racism. However, concerns have been raised that this training may have inadvertently made officers fearful of carrying out their professional responsibilities. The article questions the effectiveness and unintended consequences of such extensive training programs. The serious and organised crime unit of Hampshire police is situated in an office park on the outskirts of Basingstoke.