1982 Ripley Police Headquarters - candidate qualifications

Ripley Police Headquarters 1982 - candidate qualifications
In order to recruit more black people into the force, Derbyshire police have decided to make qualifications easier than for white candidates. John McLeod interview with Alf Parrish, Derbyshire Chief Constable re their controversial decision.
Shots of Derbyshire police headquarters at Ripley and white police cadets Nick Clayton and Jane Underwood at work. John McLeod interview with Alf Parrish of Derbyshire Police and in Derby, McLeod also vox pops black and Asian young men who were asked if they would now join the police force. Library pictures of police community event at the Madeley Centre in Derby. Shot of John McLeod standing chatting to people outside the Madeley Centre.
Central News: 26.07.1982: Derbyshire Police
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