Rick Prior, the former chairman of the Metropolitan Police Federation, has criticized the Metropolitan Police's approach to equality and law enforcement, according to reports.

Prior alleged that the force has been influenced by what he termed a "woke mind virus" and claimed that citizens are no longer being treated equally under the law. He specifically criticized the police for prioritizing equality of outcomes among different ethnic groups rather than equality of opportunity.

The former federation chairman suggested that this approach has compromised the force's ability to treat all citizens fairly and equally in their law enforcement duties.

Prior's comments represent criticism from within police ranks about the direction of the Metropolitan Police's policies and practices regarding diversity and equality initiatives. The Metropolitan Police has not immediately responded to these specific allegations.

The Police Federation represents rank-and-file officers and traditionally serves as their professional association and union representative within the force.