Nottingham Police Break Language Barriers with New Chinese-Language Videos
Nottinghamshire Police have teamed up with the city’s universities to smash down walls stopping Chinese speakers from reporting hate crimes. They’ve produced two sharp videos in Mandarin and Cantonese, featuring officers speaking directly to the community.
Bringing British Policing Closer to Chinese Communities
Recorded by bilingual officers Sergeant Aaron Chen and PC Man Wong, the videos reveal the true face of British policing and how officers can help. They’re aimed not just at Chinese students but also long-term residents across Nottingham and Nottinghamshire.
Chief Inspector James Walker, head of hate crime, said: “Hate crimes against Chinese speakers here are thankfully rare, but we know we can do more to reach out. These videos are a key step to connect with this audience directly.”
Why Reporting Hate Matters
Hate crimes include attacks based on race, religion, sexuality, disability or gender identity – from nasty name-calling to violent assaults. Nottinghamshire Police urge victims to report incidents swiftly in person, by phone, or online.
Sergeant Aaron Chen explained: “Many Chinese students see policing very differently to us here in the UK. These videos aim to reassure them that police are here to help, and not to be feared.”
Universities Back the Campaign
Sara Baldwin, Director of Student Support at Nottingham Trent University, praised the videos: “This resource will hugely help our Chinese students understand the support available on campus and in the city.”
Jamie Dickinson, Community Engagement Manager at the University of Nottingham, added: “It’s vital our international students feel safe and supported. We’re proud to back Nottinghamshire Police’s campaign to build trust with the Chinese-speaking community.”
This initiative ties into the force’s wider ‘Take Aim at Hate’ campaign, stepping up efforts to encourage reporting and clamp down on hate crimes.
