Devon and Cornwall Chief Constable supports ‘It Gets Better’
It is with much excitement that we can now reveal a special message from Devon and Cornwall Police in LGBT History Month 2012. This month the Chief Constable, Stephen Otter, has recorded a short message for the ‘It Gets Better’ campaign. This YouTube clip is part of a video campaign to show support for victims of homophobia and particularly young people being bullied in schools. We are very...
February 15th, 2012 by Pride in Plymouth
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Stonewall – Top 100 Employers 2012 – Devon and Cornwall Police 87th
It is good to see that Devon and Cornwall Police have made it into the top 100 this year at 87th place, last year they were placed at 132nd. One of the largest professional services firms in the world, Ernst & Young, has topped Stonewall’s list of the 100 best employers for gay and bi employees this year. Among 25 new entries for 2012 is MI5, the UK’s counter-intelligence and security agency,...
January 11th, 2012 by Pride in Plymouth
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Let’s Remember that not all our Armed Service Personnel are STRAIGHT
I thought that today ‘Remembrance Sunday’ would be a good time to remind ourselves that Gay, Lesbian, Bisexual and Trans people openly serve in the UK armed services. Of course we remember and show respect for those that have paid the ultimate price defending our country and our democracy. Many of those killed over the years could have been gay or trans, but we will never know as up to...
November 13th, 2011 by Pride in Plymouth
D & C Police come 132nd in Stonewall WEI
132nd Stonewall WEI Devon and Cornwall Police have come 132nd out of 378 companies that entered the Stonewall Workplace Equality Index. The Stonewall Equality Index showcases the best employers for Lesbian, Gay and Bisexual staff. Although they did not make it in the top 100 this is a good effort and it is good to see that they will soon publish the areas where improvement is required. Press...
January 17th, 2011 by Pride in Plymouth
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Out at Tesco – LGBT Network
Do you work for Tesco? Out at Tesco is the Tesco LGBT Staff Network The network’s aims are simple: “we want to attract, support and develop our Gay, Lesbian, Bi-sexual and Transgender employees to ensure they are feeling confident to be themselves at work.” Everyone is welcome at Tesco, and anyone can join confidentially to the Out at Tesco network. If you have an interest in...
November 17th, 2010 by Pride in Plymouth
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