Police officers have launched a “gender-critical” network to push back against what they claim are pro-trans ideologies pushed by police chiefs. Named the Police Sex Equality and Equity Network, the group accused the police of “actions that embed gender ideology” across the UK. They accuse this ideology of creating a “culture of fear” among those not supportive of trans rights. The grassroots network claim police forces risk undermining public confidence, as they say they are focusing on gender issues. The group said in a statement: “Police SEEN warns that the influence of lobby groups and activists within UK policing has created a culture of fear which prevents officers and staff who believe there are two sexes and that sex is real and immutable, from speaking out, for fear of disciplinary action. “They believe a formal internal network is desperately needed, not only to provide a voice and support for those who want to ensure the law is upheld, but also to restore political impartiality to policing.” The group sites a number of examples which they …