POSTIVE ACTION - IN THE METROPOLITAN POLICE

FEMALE INSPECTORS IN THE MET
This initiative has brought together a group of female inspectors who are considered to have the potential to go further – but most of whom have not to date considered promotion. The group are working on a number of themes to help raise their confidence and recognise their skills.

"The Met police's Child Abuse Investigation Command is working with Ackroyd Consulting at the strategic and tactical levels developing initiatives to assist senior female detectives in promotion and guiding managers in how to lead a predominantly female workforce. Her knowledge and experience of our specialist environment has proved invaluable in identifying practical ideas to ensure we maintain a motivated and committed workforce".
Peter Spindler Chief Superintendent

OFFICERS AND STAFF DEVELOPMENT IN THE MET
One day assertiveness skills training was provided to over 60 women officers and staff in the child abuse command team. Women reported increased confidence in asserting themselves appropriately, and had more confidence to go for new roles and take new initiatives.

"Sarah Ackroyd supported the Child Abuse Command of the MPS by providing a series of workshops for female staff and officers. I was impressed with her professional approach, the quality of the handouts, … and in particular her ability to adapt the main theme of the series to maximise the benefits for the particular audience on the day.“
Kathy Morris Detective Superintendent