Black Lives Matter: A conversation with senior Detective Inspector Ahenkora Bediako. Restore Podcast Collaboration

This has been the most downloaded episode of all time on the
Restore Podcast and very relevant to the pre-hospital community.
I have decided to re-post it on the PHCP as it affects every
aspect of life and of blue light personnel. 


In this episode I interview a senior Detective Inspector within
the police who works within the Modern Slavery and Child
Exploitation Unit in London. English born and raised, of African
decent and operating for 14 years within the police through the
hierarchy of leadership he has a unique perspective into the
contemporary climate. I first met Henk as a friend about 8 years
ago and have valued his perspectives and insights as a friend and
colleague battling shift-work, the reality of London and
everything in-between.


We discuss some of the fundamental assumptions, biases and racism
within society and aspects of law that need to be re-considered.
We also discuss his standing as a leader within the institution
and how we can all model progress and address the bias and
racism. We also talk about representation of black and ethnic
minorities within the emergency services and how this can be
addressed. We also talk about the institution of the police and
how the concepts of trust and of 'Non-maleficence' (do no harm)
needs to be restored from the community towards the police. 


I hope you enjoy this episode.