The first step to change is to admit that systemic racism exists. The first and easiest step is by admitting that systemic racism exists. We need officers who think different, not just look different. We also need officers to be honest with each other about racism, and to call out racist behaviour when they see it. • Kevin Maxwell is a former detective and the author of Forced Out (Granta)

Source: The Guardian August 15, 2020 12:00 UTC