“When I was asked to present to officers from across the UK, I hoped the campaign would be well-received, but the response far exceeded my expectations,” said Ms Murry. 

“I delivered the first session to City of London officers in August, and then two more sessions in September and November. To have seen more than 300 officers and staff volunteer their time to listen to me is a testament not only to how many officers within the force are actively looking for ways to improve safety for women in their community, but also to Garry’s enthusiasm and support as an ambassador for BE LADS.” 

BE LADS has now been presented to police forces across the UK, including the Metropolitan Police Service, Gwent, Merseyside, Surrey & Sussex and West Mercia. She also presented at a National Police Chief’s Council Practice Sharing Event earlier this month. 

“The traction BE LADS has gained within UK policing has been phenomenal,” she continued. 

“The presentation details the BE LADS advice and addresses issues surrounding public trust and confidence in the police. I feel incredibly fortunate that over the last six months I have met countless officers who represent the very best of policing and who have demonstrated that they are actively looking to rebuild positive relationships with the public.” 

PC Gary Shuttleworth is the City of London Police Public and Personal Safety Trainer, he said: 

“Listening to Poppy speak at a conference early in 2023 and the reaction from the room I knew there was a need to bring Poppy’s voice and stories to as many people as I could. 

“Her presentation tackles head on the psychological burden that all women go through often during the most basic tasks that men take for granted like walking home. 

“We’re very grateful to Poppy for starting this conversation and presenting it in such an engaging and thoughtful way. As Poppy says, ‘it’s not all men, but it is all women’ and the City of London Police is proud to support the BE LADS campaign.”