Merseyside’s top cop, Serena Kennedy, is seeing red over comments from Reform MP Sarah Pochin about female police officers. Speaking on Channel 4 News, Chief Constable Kennedy expressed her fury at Pochin’s remarks admitting she feels uneasy seeing two women officers patrolling together. Pochin said she’d prefer a mixed-gender team, suggesting there’s “100% a place” for women in policing but in roles involving sensitive situations, like those with children or domestic abuse incidents.
Chief Constable Kennedy, who wraps up her impressive 30-year career on Sunday, didn’t hold back. She slammed the outdated viewpoint, highlighting it as a setback in gender equality. Reflecting on the strides since the Gender Equality and Sex Discrimination Acts, Serena shared her hopes for her daughters and granddaughter, envisioning a world where gender doesn’t limit opportunities. Her voice is a call to action, urging progress towards a balanced police force—one where comments like Pochin’s don’t stifle inclusion. What are your thoughts on gender representation in the police force?