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Police Constable Emily Kemp-Morris has received a national Police Now award for her work supporting neurodivergent colleagues in the Metropolitan Police Service.
Emily, a neighbourhood officer in the Met’s Central North Borough Command Unit, has been a vocal advocate for inclusivity, sharing her knowledge at internal events and driving improvements in borough-wide training. Her work ensures new officers receive an introduction to neurodiversity at the start of their careers, covering common conditions, guidance on supporting colleagues and the public, and available support within the force.
“When I landed in the force after Police Now’s training academy, I learned about all the different networks that are available to officers and staff,” said Emily. “I joined several, including the ADHD Alliance, and became Chair of the Dyspraxia Network. However, I realised that many new neurodivergent officers joining the force were unaware of the support available to them. I contacted our Learning and Development department to discuss ways we could raise awareness of the networks and the support available to new officers when they begin their street duties, and it progressed from there.”
Emily’s approach aims to break down stigma and equip officers with the skills to support each other and the public effectively. She has also qualified as a mental health first aider and recently completed Welfare Support Officer training, further enhancing her ability to support colleagues.
Her contributions were recognised with the ‘Outstanding Achievement Award’ at the national Police Now graduation ceremony, marking the completion of her two-year programme. Emily is now undertaking a four-week secondment in the Home Office’s Workforce and Professionalism Unit, where she will help shape national policing policy and promote officer wellbeing.
“Police Now really values diversity, which is incredibly important in policing; we can’t serve the public if we don’t represent the public. The programme encourages officers to be problem-solvers, to identify areas for improvement and drive the proactive change that is needed,” said Emily.
“My advice to all officers is to embrace who you are. Don’t ever come to work feeling you can’t be yourself, because there are people to help you and networks in the Met to suit and support everybody.”
Emily Kemp-Morris.
Through her work, Emily has become a leading voice for neurodiversity in policing, demonstrating the difference that awareness, training and inclusive networks can make in supporting both officers and the communities they serve.
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