British Sign Language
Freedom of Information Act Request No: 2022-253
Version Date: 11/04/2022
If you could help us in providing the following information, it would be most appreciated:
- How many victims of crime required access to BSL support?
- How many arrests made required BSL support?
- How many interactions with the public required BSL support?
- Do you currently have access to BSL support and if so which provider do you use?
- Are your internal and external comms BSL accessible?
- Who is you the equality and diversity lead within your organisation?
The Finance Department have provided the following information:
For 2021/22
|
Count |
Total (£) |
|
|
Use of British Sign Language Interpreters |
111 |
13,571 |
Interpretation is provided by individuals, with the Force utilising the National Register of Public Service Interpreters (NRPSI) and National Registers of Communication Professionals Working with Deaf and Deafblind People (NRCPD)
Please see the following from the Dorset Police website regarding external communication
Equality and Diversity lead would be Jo Mosley, Assistant Chief Officer – Director of People & Support Services