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Petition · past parliament · Home Office

Fund and implement independent psychoanalytical testing for all police

Closed 43 signatures

What the petition asks

Testing should be revamped and implemented during the hiring process AND on an ongoing, annual basis for every serving member. It should screen for: Prejudice & Discrimination, Cultural bias, In-group bias, Integrity, Impulse control, Emotional intelligence, Attitude toward sexuality & more.
In the past 5 years, there have been over 150,000 complaints filed against police in England and Wales. 641 officers may have so seriously breached standards that they were liable to be sacked. Thoroughly researched, psychoanalytical testing, developed by a diverse, independent body displays accountability and direct action towards the root causes. Thus improving trust in our police force, and preventing future instances of misconduct, which can and has ultimately led to loss of civilian life.

Timeline

13 Oct 2021 Petition opened for signatures
13 Apr 2022 Closed to new signatures

Key facts

Signatures 43
Status Closed
Department Home Office
Opened 13 Oct 2021
Closed 13 Apr 2022

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Source: the official petition page. Last checked 15 Jul 2026.