Years of austerity and cuts to public services has had a significant impact on the number of black, Asian and minority ethnic (BAME) police officers within the British police force, according to the latest figures.
While black and ethnic minorities make up roughly 14 percent of the overall population of Britain, the representation of those communities within the police force has fallen short of what it should be, proportionally.
Concerns have already existed over many years about the experience BAME communities have with the police, including stop and search rates, treatment, and suspicious deaths in custody.
Many have argued that ensuring the police force truly reflects the diverse communities it exists to serve, would be one step in restoring trust and confidence with the police force.
The new figures however, will alarm among campaigners, reflecting a lack of progress despite repeated promises by successive governments.
Only 6 percent…