Organisational flexibility within policing: An exploration of the experiences of disabled police officers in England and Wales.

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Description


This proposed research aims to explore the lived experiences of disabled police officers in managing their role as a police officer and their disability, critically analysing their perceptions of organisational flexibility. Research by the applicant and colleague found that police officers are frustrated by organisational inflexibility (Charman and Tyson, 2024) and findings by the Police Federation of England and Wales stated that nearly half of the police employment tribunals in 2023 were related to disability discrimination, (PFEW, 2023). Using a participatory research design, this research will place a specific focus on perceptions of flexibility and reasonable adjustments within policing. This research will provide an in-depth analysis on the experiences of organisational flexibility within the police service, from both cultural and structural standpoints. Through the production of a roadmap for reform, it will enable police forces to develop informed strategies for the recruitment and retention of this specific officer group.
StatusActive
Effective start/end date4/11/243/11/25

UN Sustainable Development Goals

In 2015, UN member states agreed to 17 global Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) to end poverty, protect the planet and ensure prosperity for all. This project contributes towards the following SDG(s):

  • SDG 10 - Reduced Inequalities
  • SDG 16 - Peace, Justice and Strong Institutions

Keywords

  • disability
  • neurodiversity
  • policing
  • organisational flexibility
  • retention

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