>Every female employee of the NSW police force who participated in a wide-ranging review into its culture had experienced or observed “overt or covert harassment, undermining and belittlement”, a scathing report has found. [There is...] a rampant culture of bullying, sexual harassment and discrimination [....] More than 5,000 current and former staff engaged with the review, either through face-to-face interviews, online surveys, written submissions or group discussions.
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>One interviewee said, "bullying is as much a part of this organisation as wearing a uniform"
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>Those who speak up risk being targeted, denied promotions, or having workplace benefits and opportunities withdrawn [...] There is a very real fear of being bullied, isolated, or ostracised by colleagues and management. [...]
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>The review also found a widespread culture of "serious stigma" when officers sought mental health support [...]
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>[M]any women said there was still a belief in some parts of the organisation that "women are not suited to policing" and some officers "speak openly about not liking women on the force".
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‘Punished’ for speaking up: culture of bullying, sexual harassment and discrimination in NSW police
Report says incivility and victimisation ‘at unacceptable levels’ within force and current culture presents ‘systemic risk’Jordyn Beazley (the Guardian)
