Dorset MEPA is first and
foremost a support Network consisting of minority ethnic
Police Officers and Police Staff, Special Constables and Volunteers
of all ranks and grades from across the force. We also have a
number of associate members who have an interest and commitment to
furthering the aims of the Dorset MEPA.
MEPA
supports the Force's commitment to having a workforce
representative of the community we serve.
Dorset Minority Ethnic Police Association
(MEPA) has been in
formation since July 2007.
We work in conjunction
with:
- Dorset Police Diversity Development Manager
- Dorset Police Diversity Officer
- Dorset Police Human Resources Manager
- Race Equality Council.
MEPA has a seat on:
MEPA is also
building relationships with the Black Police Associations of other
Forces in the south west region.
The term "minority ethnic" or "black" is one
that emphasises the common experience and determination of people
of African, African-Caribbean, Middle-Eastern, Asian or Asian
sub-continent origin to oppose the effects of racism.
Dorset MEPA objectives are:
- To ensure a visible presence and a voice for ethic minority
people in the work place
- To deliver a people focused work environment ensuring that
people are motivated, supported, respected and valued
- To provide information, education and practical assistance to
Dorset Police staff in delivering services to the ethnic minority
community
- To maintain links with the National Black Police Association
ensuring that good practice is applied within Dorset
Police
- To ensure the force stays focused on issues affecting ethnic
minority staff
- To boost confidence within the ethnic minority community that
Dorset Police is an open, inspiring, trusting and fair organisation
and one that actively encourages people from the community to be
part of one team one vision
- To review and audit Dorset Police business processes to ensure
that opportunities to reflect the issues affecting ethnic minority
groups are included
- To boost public confidence within our communities by listening,
understanding, informing, protecting and keeping our communities
safe
- Support the aims and objectives of the National Black Police
Association
MEPA Executive
Committee – Profiles
Lorna Gallimore - MEPA Chair >
Shyrose Allibhai - MEPA Vice Chair
>
Kitty Smith - MEPA Secretary
>
Anita Taylor - MEPA Treasurer
>
Lex Spooner - MEPA Executive
Member >