London Mayor Boris Johnson has ordered an inquiry into alleged racism in the Metropolitan Police. Do you support the move?

Johnson is to take steps after the Metropolitan Black Police Association (BPA) affectively announced a boycott of The Met, saying it would would discourage black and Asian potential recruits from applying to join the force.

The BPA has cited the suspensions from duty of Commander Ali Dizaei and Britain's most senior Muslim officer, Assistant Commissioner Tarique Ghaffur, as an indication that black and Asian officers are treated less favourably than white staff.

Meanwhile, a spokesman for The Met has insisted the force has been making efforts to improve since being labelled 'institutionally racist' by the Macpherson inquiry 10 years ago.

What do you think? Have you ever encountered racism at the hands of the police? Maybe you have a 'good news' story to tell about the police?

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