Chief Constable Apologizes to LGBTQ+ Community

Birmingham News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now! · Jun 26, 2026 · 1m

West Midlands Police’s acting Chief Constable Scott Green has issued a heartfelt, personal apology to the LGBTQ+ community during Pride Month, acknowledging decades of harm caused by historical policing practices. After listening to firsthand accounts of trauma, fear, and discrimination — including job loss and forced concealment — Green took responsibility, marking a pivotal moment in institutional accountability. Birmingham Pride hailed it as a “historic moment,” the result of years of advocacy, not a fleeting gesture. This apology, delivered directly to community members, signals a crucial…