A POLICE force has warned staff that using the word “policeman” could be breaking the law.
A new language guide tells employees to instead choose gender-neutral terms to avoid upset.
AlamyA new guide from Staffordshire Police sparked outrage by warning staff that using words such as ‘policeman’ may be illegal (stock pic)[/caption]
The 12-page pamphlet, from Staffordshire Police was last night blasted as more “woke nonsense”.
Cops were also told they must avoid phrases like “man up” and “grow a pair” to be more inclusive.
Tory MP Nigel Mills said: “You’d think the police have enough on their plate without spending time worrying about which perfectly acceptable, normal language they can and can’t use.”
The pamphlet warns that “discrimination through language” causes offence and may also be unlawful.
It tells staff to choose gender-neutral terms like “police officer” to avoid upset.
Similarly, “elderly” and “OAP” should be binned for the public.
Areas with “high-poverty rates” are instead communities “with access to fewer opportunities”.
It says mistakes “along your journey” are OK if you apologise and learn from them.
The word-bans are the latest in a string of politically correct moves by public service chiefs.
In April last year Hertfordshire Constabulary ordered staff not to use “sir” and “ma’am”.
Staffordshire Police said: “The guidance was produced alongside external consultants to ensure we treat each other and our communities with the utmost courtesy and respect.”
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The Scout Association has published a 60-page guide on how to use more inclusive language.
It calls for postmen to be referred to as postal workers, and firemen to be called firefighters.
And mankind should be replaced with humankind.
Kent Fire and Rescue Service told workers to use language that embraces diversity, swapping ‘he’ and ‘she’ for ‘they’ or ‘them’.
Last year, ITV was blasted by fans for changing its man of the match award to ‘player of the match’ — even in all-male competitions.
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