Leroy Logan MBE argues that the police needs culture change to build trust & serve all people

Leroy spoke in proposition of the Oxford Union motion that This House Believes the Police Do Not Serve the People on 16th May 2024.

He argued the main issue with the police is its culture: “[police culture] can be very very mesmerising, it can be very very galvanising, but it doesn’t mean it serves the needs of the people.” He recalled shocking discussions in WhatsApp group chats, where if someone stepped up they would be seen as troublemakers. He concluded by declaring: “We want a police that’s fit for purpose, we want a police that has openness and transparency, we want a police that does not gaslight us … How it’s done is through culture change. Nothing more, nothing less.”

The Oxford Union voted against the motion ‘This House Believes The Police Do Not Serve the People.’ The final count had 61 members voting for the motion and 64 members voting against.