Beard ban 'will turn off ethnic minorities'
Jane's Police Review, 10 September 2008
http://jpr.janes.com/
"Banning officers from growing beards while on duty will put people from ethnic minorities off joining the police service, a Lancashire Constabulary recruitment specialist has warned. Norfolk Constabulary issued new guidelines last week aimed at smartening up the force, including a rule preventing officers from attempting to grow their facial hair while at work."
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