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Future police officers?

ur equality lead Cliff
Tomkinson and office
Omanager Janet Lea took
advantage of a recent Family Matters
event at Tally Ho to have a quick
cuddle with two ‘new recruits’.
It wasn’t too long before they were
handed back to their parents.
Cliff, who took over the equality
role earlier this year, has been looking
at some of the supportive and
informative measures in place within
the Force, one of which is the Family
Matters events which are open to
expectant parents, those on family
leave and babies and toddlers.
Having attending the latest Family
Matters gathering, Cliff said: “I see this
as an ideal opportunity to reach out to
all departments and expectant
parents or new parents. The
information and support on offer is
excellent and I foresee the opportunity
for the Force to support more staff in
Left holding the babies are Cliff the future.
Tomkinson, the West Midlands Police “From a Federation stance, I hope
Federation equality lead, and office to become further involved and assist
manager Janet Lea. wherever possible with such an
excellent initiative.”

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