Merseyside Black Police Association (MBPA) is a support network consisting of black and minority ethnic (BME) police officers and police staff of all ranks and grades from across the force. We also have a number of associate members who are not BME staff but have an interest and committment to furthering the aims of the MBPA.
We are committed to ensuring equitable treatment of BME employees in Merseyside Police and a quality of service to the diverse communities of Merseyside
The vision and aim of the Merseyside Black Police Association is
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to improve the working environment of all staff
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to Enhance Fairness and Equality of opportunity by protecting the rights of all those employed by Merseyside Police
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To enhance racial harmony and to provide a quality of service for all the communities of Merseyside
These aims will be achieved by:
- providing a support network for BME staff
- working more closely with Unions and Staff Associations to support staff within the working environment
- being instrumental in improving Recruitment, Selection & Retention & Progression of ethnic officers and support staff
- Influencing the direction of policies locally, in line with equality issues, and anti-discrimination legislation within Merseyside Police
- Advising and consulting on matters of racism, internally and locally
- working towards improved relations and to bring greater/better understanding between Merseyside Police and the local minority ethnic communities
- Establishing working relationships with other groups and individuals whose aims are compatible with those of the MBPA
- To promote or otherwise assist in the promotion of research, internal surveys and internal investigations into the Police Service which may impact upon the minority staff within Merseyside Police or the Racial Minority Communities of Merseyside
- To arrange, facilitate and or participate in, the holding of exhibitions, talks, lessons, seminars and training courses in pursuance to the MBPA's aims
- Collate and communicate any information on matters affecting/surrounding the MBPA aims and objectives both locally and nationally.
- Do all such other lawful things as are necessary for the achievement of the aims and objectives of the MBPA
The MBPA Executive meets on a monthly basis to discuss the management of the association and issues affecting the force.
Open meetings are held on a quarterly basis and are open to all members, associate members and invited guests.
Membership is open to all police officers and police staff of any rank and grade. To obtain further information or an application form, please contact us on 0151 777 4406.
Our intention is to put processes in place which give us a better foundation to carry out the aims and objectives described elsewhere within this website, to improve upon: providing support to Black and Minority Ethnic Staff who need it: to improve how we consult with and engage local communities: to bring even greater value to Merseyside Police.
This process will take time, with many of the changes & improvements evolving over time. Very little of what we do will be exempt from the review. However, the main areas to prioritise will be (not exhaustive):
- Our strategy.
- Our Constitution.
- Role profiles of Executive members.
- Expectations of portfolios holders.
Needless to say with the work involved and our limited resources this may compromise what we do now. This will not affect how we support Black and Minority Ethnic Colleagues who are in need of support. This is our priority, but may affect our ability to provide a service elsewhere. We ask that you understand and apologise, in advance of any disappointment this may cause.
Thank you
Vinny Tomlinson
Chair, MBPA
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