Staff Associations

The CPA exists to be a national voice for Christians in policing and to encourage and support Christians in the policing family. As well as providing a network and support for Christians in South Wales Police, we also hope to build bridges between the Christian community and the Police.

 

The CPA carries out various activities to support the workforce. We carry out events at Easter, Christmas and on the National Day of Pray for the Police. We also participate in the annual memorial Service, and the National Holocaust Memorial Day. Members receive weekly “Thought for the Week” emails”. We also have book resources, which offer practical advice on areas such as marriage, family, bereavement and debt.

 

The CPA aim to:

• Encourage and support Christians in the police service
• Communicate in words, action and lifestyle, the message and hope of Jesus Christ to the colleagues and communities we serve
• Build bridges between the Christian community and the police.

 

For more information on the role of the CPA and what the association can do for you, visit the Christian Police Association website.

The DSN is a supportive network of colleagues within the force of staff who have a disability or living through a disability.

 

As a network, we aim to ensure that South Wales Police provides an inclusive and supportive working environment for staff to thrive. By making the working lives of disabled staff members more productive and valued, and more focused on capabilities rather than disabilities, you can really change someone’s world.

 

In addition, we influence polices which may directly or indirectly affect disabled staff ensuring the workplace is inclusive for disabled staff members to be productive and valued, and more focused on capabilities rather than disabilities.

 

We also work with the National Disabled Police Association and their aim is to promote equality of opportunity for disabled people working within the extended police family.

GEN is a supportive network of colleagues from across the force who work together to encourage greater Gender Equality in the workplace.

 

As a network, we aim to ensure South Wales Police provides a positive working environment for all genders by encouraging fair representation at all ranks and roles. We also work with Chief Officers and Senior Leaders to positively influence policy development and to encourage equal opportunities for female employees to ensure they can maximise their potential and thrive.

 

As a network, we have 6 key strands that help us achieve our aims:

• Maximising potential – focussing on promotion and development opportunities for officers and staff, such as promotion classes, webinars and mentoring/coaching.
• BCU/Department Outreach – ensuring local support for officers and staff to raise gender equality issues and to access positive interventions developed by the network. Health and
• Wellbeing – ensuring gender specific wellbeing issues such as menopause, Polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS), pregnancy and parenthood are supported in the workplace.
• Work-life Balance – ensuring our members can have a healthy work-life balance through the fair implementation of key initiatives such as flexible and agile working.
• He For She – driving forward the He for She agenda, by encouraging male allies to champion Gender Equality by encouraging talent, supporting female specific events and standing up to sexual harassment.
• Shared Support – linking in with national and international colleagues to share best practice and the latest developments in gender equality.

 

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The ND SSN has been formed to raise awareness of Neurodiversity within South Wales Police and to be a point of support for Neurodivergent colleagues and colleagues who may be carers for individuals with Neurodiverse conditions, as well as colleagues who wish to engage with the Network as allies. All SWP staff with an interest in Neurodiversity are encouraged to join the Network in order to access support, advice and learning opportunities.

The South Wales Association of Muslim Police (SWAMP) has been formed in order provide a support network for our Muslim colleagues across South Wales Police and neighbouring constabularies, as well as those who wish to join the Service, from Muslim communities. SWAMP also aims to support the Service to achieve its vision – ‘To be the best at understanding and responding to our communities needs’, by working with Chief officers, Senior leaders and external partner agencies.

At SWAMP, our primary aims are as follows:

1. Support SWP to continuously improve in its delivery of services to the Muslim communities of South Wales.
2. To advise and consult SWP regarding operational matters relevant to Muslims.
3. To assist SWP deliver a better service to all communities by promoting a greater understanding of Islam within the organisation and the wider community, thereby contributing to community cohesion and enhancing the safety of our communities.
4. To provide a forum for Muslims within SWP and to support their religious and welfare needs, with a view to improving their working environment.
5. To work with SWP on matters that affects the recruitment, retention and progression of Muslim personnel.
6. To work with SWP and partner organisations to tackle Islamophobia hate crime / incidents policy and procedures.
7. Assist SWP and other staff support networks towards promoting equal opportunities for all.

You can visit the National Association of Muslim Police website here.

SWBPA aims to make South Wales a safer and more peaceful place, where the public, especially those who are young, vulnerable or from minority ethnic communities, have a high degree of confidence in their police.

Members of the association have an important role to play in achieving this aim, since they are first and foremost part of the minority ethnic communities, and secondly, members of the police service.

The association seeks to improve the working environment of B.A.M.E. staff within South Wales by enhancing the quality of service provided to its diverse communities. By providing a support network for all B.A.M.E. staff, and striving to improve relationships between the police and B.A.M.E. communities, the  association will play a positive role in supporting internal staff members, and externally supporting all communities within South Wales.

The association has six objectives:

• To provide a support network
• To provide a social network
• To work towards equality of opportunity
• To work towards improving relationships between police and Black people in South Wales
• To work towards recruitment and reducing wastage
• To assist in policy development.

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The South Wales Police Branch of the Wales LGBT+ Police Network is a support association for all employees of South Wales Police.

 

Working in collaboration with North Wales, Gwent and Dyfed Powys Police services, the Wales LGBT+ Police Network is able to create and share best practice, training and event opportunities across the country and also challenge organisations across Wales and the UK to improve the experiences of LGBT+ people, together. 

 

Our main aim is to achieve a working environment that is free from direct and indirect discrimination, harassment, and victimisation in the form of homophobia, biphobia and transphobia. We work to achieve this by:

• Creating equal opportunities for LGBT+ police service employees within all aspects of policing
• Offering advice and support to LGBT+ police service employees and assisting forces in policy development
• Working towards better relations between the police service and the LGBT+ communities in Wales
• Actively participating in national efforts through our engagement with the National LGBT+ Police Network
• Arranging and attending LGBT+ events across Wales and the UK

 

The Wales LGBT+ Police Network is recognised and supported by chief officers across Wales and is governed by a constitution, which clearly directs its activities and responsibilities.

 

What the LGBT+ Network can do for you as an LGBT+ police service employee:

• Provide confidential assistance and support throughout your career
• Identify local colleague support where available
• Identify appropriate welfare or counselling services if requested
• Host training and social events to assist networking

 

What the LGBT+ Network can do for you as a non-LGBT+ police service employee:

• Offer confidential assistance and support throughout your career
• Provide information to help you support colleagues, for example during their ‘coming-out’ or transition process
• Offer consultation to assist you in dealing with instances of bullying involving LGBT+ colleagues as victims
• Offer assistance in dealing with welfare situations
• Provide training to raise personal awareness of LGBT+ issues
• Provide consultation during operational problem-solving situations involving the LGBT+ community

 

Other roles of the LGBT+ Network include:

• Providing awareness training to new starters
• Sending delegates to represent South Wales Police at National / Regional conferences and training events
• Working closely with the National LGBT+ Police Network
• Assist Wales Police services in recruitment efforts to appoint staff and officers from diverse backgrounds

 

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