Sexual orientation

Suffolk Police is committed to delivering a high quality service respecting peoples sexual orientation and remaining mindful of the individuals right to confidentiality. Suffolk Police will ensure that these same values are demonstrated in its internal working environment ensuring that our staff enjoy a working environment free of prejudice, discrimination and harassment.

At Suffolk Police we are dedicated to tackling discrimination against Lesbian, Gay and Bisexual (LGB) people.

We work in partnership with members of, and groups within, the lesbian, gay and bisexual community and partner agencies to provide an effective problem solving approach to help prevent any incidents relating to peoples sexual orientation and deal effectively and decisively with incidents that have occurred.

 

Suffolk Gay Police Association

The Suffolk Gay Police Association (SGPA) was formed to support lesbian, gay and bisexual (LGB) police officers, police staff, members of the force and volunteers working towards achieving workplace equality. 

The SGPA promotes good practice in all areas of employment and service delivery. 

Stonewall is the UK's leading charity on lesbian, gay and bisexual issues. 

Suffolk Police is a member of Stonewall’s Diversity Champions Programme.

Stonewall’s Workplace Equality Index is the definitive national benchmarking exercise showcasing Britain’s top employers. Organisations are ranked according to criteria; ranging from the implementation of effective equality policies, practical demonstration of good practice in recruitment and mentoring, to how they engage with lesbian and gay staff, customers the public. Suffolk Police has been in the top 100 since 2009.