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Police Chiefs Cause Controversy With An Ad Asking For Gay Officers To Protect The British Royal Family
Police chiefs have caused controversy with an advert asking for gay and transgender officers to protect the British royal family.
Scotland Yard is looking to hire 30 more officers for the elite SO14 royal protection squad but have caused outrage by saying applications from women, lesbian, gay, bi-sexual, transgender and ethnic minority officers are “particularly welcomed” as they are under represented in the unit.
One unnamed officer blasted to Britain’s Daily Star newspaper: “Who cares whether you’re gay or straight or have had a sex op? It should be about being able to do the job.”
“This has really wound up a lot of people.”
Senior Conservative MP Philip Davies said: “This is absolutely ludicrous.”
Anti-political correctness groups also criticized the advert.
John Midgeley of the Campaign Against Political Correctness said: “This is absolutely ludicrous.”
Despite the criticisms, police chiefs insist they judge all applications “on merit.”
A spokesperson said: “In units where particular groups are under represented, applicants are particularly encouraged from minority communities. However, all selection is based on merit.”
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