Data Protection & Computer Audit Section

Information Governance Unit Information Management Branch

Mr James Sutherland
				Our ref: 001285/08/
				When calling or telephoning please ask for Rebecca Rice 14^th August 2008

Dear Mr Sutherland

FREEDOM OF INFORMATION REQUEST REFERENCE NO: 001285/08

I write in connection with your request for information dated 24/07/2008, which was received by Greater Manchester Police on 24/07/2008. I note you seek access to the following information:

Basic information on diversity training carried out after the publication of the Macpherson report into the death of Stephen Lawrence. Could you please provide information relating to the following three questions:
How many "Diversity" training courses has your Constabulary provided in the period 1999-2008?
What was the target group of those courses, i.e: all staff, police officers, police staff, staff of a particular rank/grade, etc.
What was the duration of the courses in terms of days/ hours.

Following receipt of your request searches were conducted within Greater Manchester Police to locate information relevant to your request. I can confirm that the information you have requested is held by Greater Manchester Police.

The following courses have been provided by Greater Manchester Police following the publication of the MacPherson Report in 1999.

Course title	Length	Target group
Equal opportunity and race relations	1 day	All officers and staff
Equal opportunity and race relations	2 day	All officers and staff
Equal opportunity and race relations support staff	½ day	Police staff
Diversity training for Special Constabulary	2 x 2 hrs	All Specials
Diversity training for contact staff	1 day	All staff with physical or verbal contact with members of the public
Diversity training for non contact staff module 1	1 day	All non-contact staff
Diversity training for non contact staff module 2 - workbook	4 hrs	All non-contact staff
Diversity for supervisory staff		Supervisors and above
Trainer diversity workshop and workbook	½ day + 4 hrs	All trainers
Disability Discrimination Act (3 modules)	On-line	All officers and staff
Disability Discrimination Act training	2 hrs	Supervisors and above
Taking the lead / Managing diversity	2 hrs	Supervisors and above
Positive action leadership programme	3 days	All officers and staff
Diversity training for transferees	½ day	Police officers
Lesbian, Gay and Transgender liaison officers training course	2 days	All officers and staff
Tutor constables diversity training	1 day	Tutor constables
Polices community support officers (PCSO's) diversity training	1 day	All PCSO's
Race equality scheme workbook	4 hrs	All officers and staff
Human rights training	½ day	All officer s and staff
Welcome to GMP - Equal opportunities unit	1 hr	All new police staff
Specials diversity training	2 x 2 hrs	Special constables
Personal leadership programme	3 days	All visible minority police officer and staff
Equal opportunities advisors - foundation	2 days	All officers and staff
Promoting equality and managing diversity	1 day	Managers
Leading diverse organisations	5 days	Senior leadership teams
Diversity for Executive Leaders	3 days	Senior leadership teams
National diversity and CRR module A	20 day - self directed study	All staff
National diversity and CRR module B	10 day - self directed study	All staff

Complaint Rights

Your attention is drawn to the attached sheet, which details your right of complaint.

Should you have any further inquiries concerning this matter, please write or contact Amanda Ratcliffe, on telephone number 0161 856 2529 quoting the reference number above.

Yours sincerely,

Amanda Ratcliffe

Information Access Officer

COMPLAINT RIGHTS

Are you unhappy with how your request has been handled or do you think the decision is incorrect?

You have the right to require Greater Manchester Police to review their decision.

Prior to lodging a formal complaint you are welcome and encouraged to discuss the decision with the case officer that dealt with your request.

Ask to have the decision looked at again -

The quickest and easiest way to have the decision looked at again is to telephone the case officer that is nominated at the end of your decision letter.

That person will be able to discuss the decision, explain any issues and assist with any problems.

Complaint

If you are dissatisfied with the handling procedures or the decision of Greater Manchester Police made under the Freedom of Information Act 2000 regarding access to information, you can lodge a complaint with Greater Manchester Police to have the decision reviewed.

Complaints should be made in writing and addressed to:

Freedom of Information Officer

Greater Manchester Police

Police Headquarters

8^th Floor

Chester House

Boyer Street

Manchester

M16 0RE

The Information Commissioner

After lodging a complaint with Greater Manchester Police if you are still dissatisfied with the decision you can make an application to the Information Commissioner for a decision on whether the request for information has been dealt with in accordance with the requirements of the Act.

For information on how to make an application to the Information Commissioner please visit their website at www.informationcommissioner.gov.uk. Alternatively, phone or write to:

Information Commissioner's Office

Wycliffe House

Water Lane

Wilmslow

Cheshire

SK9 5AF

Phone: 01625 545 700

Corporate Performance Branch, Data Protection & Computer Audit Section, Police Headquarters,

8th Floor, Chester House, Boyer Street, Old Trafford, Manchester M16 0RE

Tel: 0161 856 2529, Fax: 0161 856 2534, Minicom: 0161 872 6633,

Email: [email address]

Information Governance Unit, Information Management Branch, Police Headquarters,

Boyer Street, Old Trafford, Manchester M16 0RE

Tel: 0161 856 2668/2702, Fax: 0161 856 2535, Minicom: 0161 872 6633,

Email: [Greater Manchester Police request email]