The review found that even though there were causal links there was no evidence to suggest that a systemic unlawful act had occurred in breach of the Equality Act. The main investigation was centred on the treatment of officers and staff who complained about gender, race or sexual orientation discrimination. Read More..
“The ‘MetBPA Black History Month Celebration Party’ is on Saturday 1st October, 2016 at the luxurious ‘Bojangles Brasserie’, 1 Church Road, Chingford, London E4 6SJ from 9.00pm to 4.00am. Entertainment will be provided by Trevor Sax and DJ Hughie who will be playing the very best in classic soul, RnB, Reggae, Rare Groove and many
As president of the National Black Police Association, I am concerned about the impact that Taser use has on our communities. We are three times more likely to be on the receiving end of a Taser. As a police officer, I was told that the Taser, the new bit of kit that was bright yellow
Please don’t forget when buying things online that you can raise funds for the MetBPA by using easy fundraising on either your desktop or your app. https://www.easyfundraising.org.uk/causes/metbpa/ [30/07, 07:23] Janet HILLS: No cost, no catch – raise free donations for us every time you shop online! @easyuk http://m.easyfundraising.org.uk/cause/metbpa
The theme for the luncheon this year was called “Pledge for Parity”…What are you waiting for and consisted of invited speakers, empowering workshops, activities and an enjoyable and delightful ‘3 course lunch!!! Just a MetBPA Women’s Forum Photo Album of a terrific day at the MetBPA Women’s Forum ‘7th’ annual ‘You Inspire Me luncheon held
Local Churches and other faith groups – People of all faiths are encouraged to participate by promoting peace and the end to violence. They are encouraged to prepare sermons and prepare lessons around peace and how the church can get involved. Many churches want to become more involved in the problems facing their congregation and the
The MetBPA invites you to an entertaining and informative evening with Stephen Bourne on Thursday 24th September from 6.30pm to 8.00pm. Come along and hear Stephen talk about how he came to write many successful Black British history books, his early life experiences, inspirations and achievements. Tickets can be purchased via the eventbrite link below.
We all know what the landscape is, we also know that the democratically elected government has been given a mandate to continue its cuts and most of us know the Commissioner is trying to do more for less given the extent of the cuts to come. I say most of us, as the MetFed Chair
The second report on stop and search by the HMIC named, Stop & Search 2 (published on the 24th March 2015) is rightly damning of forces across the country for their significant lack of progress in the area of stop and search. In 2013 the HMIC undertook a review of how forces were using this
Police forces have made disappointingly slow progress in improving their use of stop and search powers since 2013, according to a report launched today by Her Majesty’s Inspectorate of Constabulary (HMIC). Get the report Stop and search powers 2: are the police using them effectively and fairly? The report Stop and Search Powers 2: are