Christian names in police ban
POLITICALLY correct police chiefs have banned officers from asking for Christian names in case it offends people of other faiths, it was revealed yesterday.
Bobbies have been told that they should also refrain from using phrases such as “my dear” or “love”, when addressing women.
Kent Police have been issued with the new diversity guidelines, which say that when they ask for identity they should ask for “first and last name” or “personal and family name”.
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They also state that officers should not comfort people by putting their arm around them.
The Plain English Campaign criticised the advice, saying police chiefs were “strait-jacketing” everyday language.
The guidelines are intended to promote clearer communication and break down barriers, say police.
