Top officer says anti-racism guidance has fuelled myth of two-tier policing (opens original article in a new tab)

A senior UK police officer said anti-racism guidance has contributed to the belief in two-tier policing, arguing that it has led to over-correction and the adoption of activist language.

• Senior UK police officer claims anti-racism guidance has led to perception of two-tier policing
• Sir Stephen Watson criticized the National Police Chiefs' Council's 2025 anti-racism guidance as over-correcting and adopting activist language
• Watson called for policing to emphasize impartiality and avoid using anti-racism language that might imply activist roles