Synopsis
In the wake of the resignation of Britain's top police officer, Panorama investigates racism in Britain's police force. Mark Daly - who exposed racism amongst police recruits in The Secret Policeman five years ago - returns to uncover the truth about being a Black Ethnic Minority Cop today.
- Programme: Panorama
- Episode: The Secret Policeman Returns
- Channel: BBC One
- Broadcast year: 2008
- Sociology | Institutional Racism
Licence: ERA Licence required
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Staff and students of licensed education establishments only
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