West Yorks police criticised for "poor" handling of discrimination complaints.
Three police forces, including West Yorkshire Police, have been criticised by the police watchdog for "poor" handling of discrimination complaints.
"Significant failings" by West Yorkshire Police
An investigation by a police watchdog has found "significant failings" in the way West Yorkshire's force handles discrimination complaints.
It is one of three forces studied by the IPCC. Of 170 complaints from the public only 94 were investigated and none were upheld.
West Yorkshire Police reject claims they don't have a good understanding of the communities they serve, but admit some improvements could be made:
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