Race

Suffolk is a diverse community that continues to grow year on year and at Suffolk Police we take any form of racial harassment very seriously. We work hard with local communities to address issues of race related incidents to ensure that communities work together and support each other.

The Race Relations (Amendment) Act 2000 places a duty on all public authorities including Suffolk Police to:

• Eliminate unlawful racial discrimination
• Promote equality of opportunity
• Promote good relations between persons of different racial groups.

To achieve this we will actively promote a culture which respects and values the different communities that represent Suffolk’s population and ensure any incidents relating to racial harassment are dealt with promptly and effectively.

In Suffolk we have four dedicated Migrant Impact Liaison Officers who liaise with migrant communities, support groups and organisations to increase trust and confidence in the police and reduce fear of crime. They also help to inform the police on the needs of migrant communities.

At Suffolk Police we have a Black Police Association support network. This is a group of police officers and staff who promote equality of opportunities for black and minority ethnic staff and supports the forces ambition to employ a workforce which reflects the diversity of the population it serves.

 

Suffolk Black Police Association (BPA)

The Suffolk Black Police Association (BPA) was formed in 1999 as an initiative between Human Resources - Black officers and staff. The BPA provides a support network and forum to all Black and ethnic minority officers and staff within Suffolk.