"The manner in which certain laws were enforced prior to the decriminalisation of homosexuality in 2003 was, in many cases, inappropriate, discriminatory, and fell short of the standards the public should expect."
"On behalf of Staffordshire Police, I want to express sincere regret and offer a heartfelt apology for the actions and behaviours that led to ill-treatment or harm experienced by members of the LGBTQ+ community."
"I am pleased that more people are now reporting hate crime than ever before, and, in turn, we now see more prosecutions for hate crime."
"While I am proud of our progress, there is still more work to do, and I always welcome the feedback of the LGBTQ+ communities on how we can improve our service."
Staffordshire Police's Acting Chief Constable Becky Riggs issued an apology for the historical ill-treatment of LGBTQ+ individuals, acknowledging inappropriate enforcement of laws prior to 2003. Riggs expressed sincere regret on behalf of the police for actions that caused harm. The force has made strides towards inclusivity and encourages reporting of hate crimes, with initiatives like third-party reporting centers and a dedicated hate crime champion in every team. Riggs emphasized the importance of community feedback for further improvement.
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