West Yorkshire Police says it canāt afford enough bobbies on the beat, but somehow finds over Ā£1.4 million for 19 diversity and inclusion staff plus Ā£361,000 for an outside trainer ā the equivalent of 46 constablesā starting salaries.
This is a force with rising public concern about crime and community safety, yet its priority is a parallel bureaucracy of āpositive action ambassadorsā, EDI managers and external consultants.
If you ever wondered why no one turns up when your car is nicked but thereās always time for a hateāincident webinar, this is the answer in black and white.