Jason Paul
Jason Paul
My early days in the Metropolitan Police and the relentless bullying
My early days in the Metropolitan Police and the relentless bullying
My early days in the Metropolitan Police and the relentless bullying
Thursday 9th March 2023
Jason Paul recounts his early police career struggles with relentless bullying due to his sexuality in this episode of 'Psychosis and Me'.
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Get the buttons here!Surviving the Uniform: Jason Paul's Battle with Bullying in the Police Force
I was really hoping that I'd be posted with someone that I knew from the training group, but it turned out that I wasn't with anyone from my training group. So the first few months on the team, they encouraged me to become an LGBT Liaison Officer, because the whole premise behind it was to have representation for perhaps people in the LGBT community that might have been a victim of crime and kind of. I felt really well supported by the inspector.
Picture this: a fresh-faced probationary police officer stepping into the daunting world of the Metropolitan Police, only to be met with relentless bullying. This episode of 'Psychosis and Me' takes you on a raw journey through Jason Paul's early days in the force, where his sexuality made him a target for homophobic harassment from his superiors. Jason recounts his hopes of camaraderie within his training group, only to find himself isolated and vulnerable in a divided team.
Yet, amidst the turmoil, he found a glimmer of support as an LGBT Liaison Officer, backed by a sympathetic inspector. But this brief respite was shattered when his supportive superiors were replaced by individuals who hurled homophobic remarks and jokes at him. The bullying escalated to blatant law-breaking by Sergeant S, compounding Jason's distress alongside severe domestic violence at home.
The episode delves into Jason's courageous decision to file an internal complaint with two other Asian female officers, only to face a flawed investigation by the Department of Professional Standards. Through his candid storytelling, Jason's experience sheds light on the harsh realities faced by many in similar positions. His bravery in sharing his story offers a beacon of hope and solidarity for those grappling with discrimination and abuse within their workplaces.
Tune in to hear Jason's powerful narrative and join the conversation on raising awareness and support for those battling psychosis.