'Woke' police told to stop using the word 'policeman' because they may be breaking the law

The guide, which was published by the force in June, encourages officers to use gender neutral terms such as “police officer” rather than “policeman”.

Nigel Mills, a Tory MP, has slammed police officials for banning “perfectly acceptable, normal language”.

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He 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 guidance also suggests that gender-neutral language should also be extended to other individuals outside of the force.

For example, a “cleaning lady” should instead by referred to as a “cleaner” and a “spokesman” should be replaced with a “spokesperson”.

The guidance also extends to cover disabilities and medical conditions, encouraging officers to not use terms like “diabetic person” and “handicapped”.

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When referring to someone’s race, terms such as “half-caste”, “mixed race” and “BAME” should also be avoided.

Areas with “high-poverty rates” should be referred to as communities “with access to fewer opportunities”.

Staffordshire Police stated that their list was “by no means exhaustive or definitive”.

The force stated: “The guidance was produced alongside external consultants to ensure we treat each other and our communities with the utmost courtesy and respect.”

In April 2022, Hertfordshire Constabulary urged staff to use gender-neutral terms when speaking to members of the public.

LGBT+ support training for officers told them to “avoid assumptions about a person’s sexual orientation or gender identity” and instead use the words “you, everyone or all”.

While officers are also being asked to refer to people’s partners without the use of “gendered terminology such as husband, wife, he or she”.

In August, NHS guidance was published that said it was “oppressive” for staff to use the wrong pronouns when referring to a patient.

Staff at various hospitals across the UK also must be cautious when gendering fellow employees.

United Lincolnshire Hospitals NHS trust has said it expects all its staff to use a colleague’s new name if they have transitioned or come out as non-binary, adding: “Failure to do so could lead to disciplinary action under the Trust's disciplinary policy and/or prosecution.”