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Bristol's City Poet shares views on discrimination within policing as part of anti-racism campaign.

Bristol's first City Poet laureate has said despite facing racism in the past, the police now want a better relationship with the black community.

"They want the black community to see Avon and Somerset Police as their force, and to feel as included and supported as everyone else." Insp Serena Serjeant who features in the film said: "I was really inspired by the Miles Chambers poem. I saw it as an opportunity to continue to help influence change and make a difference not only for the community but for the police.

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