The Secret Policeman

Bruche National Training Centre, Warrington, Cheshire, was operational between 1946 and May 2006. The facility provided initial training to new police officers. == Police training ==

In 2002, a "Training Matters Report" by Her Majesty's Inspector of Constabulary (HMI) indicated that police training was not fit for purpose. == Macpherson Report ==

The initial scope of the Macpherson inquiry was the murder of Stephen Lawrence in 1993. However, it later expanded into a broader examination of racism within the police service, defining the term "institutional racism" as "the collective failure of an organization to provide an appropriate and professional service to people because of their colour, culture or ethnic origin. It can be seen or detected in processes, attitudes and behaviour which amount to discrimination through unwitting prejudice, ignorance, thoughtlessness and racist stereotyping which disadvantage minority ethnic people". == The documentary ==

On 27 January 2003, Mark Daly, an undercover journalist, joined the Greater Manchester Police Service (GMP) to investigate racism within the police service. In the previous year, the Chief Constable had said that his police force was "institutionally racist". Additionally, he wore a pillowcase over his head and pretended to be a member of the Ku Klux Klan. David Blunkett, the Home Secretary, and various senior police officers condemned the racist behaviour of the police officers exposed as a result of the documentary. == Resignations ==

After the broadcast, ten police officers resigned, twelve police officers were disciplined and three police trainers were removed from their positions. == Arrest of Mark Daly ==

Mark Daly continued as a police officer after his training at Bruche, and worked at the Hazel Grove Police Station in Stockport. == References ==