The Metropolitan Black Police Association was born in September 1994. Its inception came at a time when Black and Asian Officers and Staff were a rarity and underrepresented in the MPS, in the areas of Rank and Specialism.
As the MPS has grown, so have we; we are now represented by over 4000 Officers. The Metropolitan Police Service is starting the journey of reflecting the communities that it serves.
The ambition for the MPS is to mirror the 40% of London from diverse backgrounds and the MetBPA and its membership are on hand to help with the task. Although representation for gender has increased and is on an upward trajectory we will remain focused on ethnic diversity within the strand and will champion other protected characteristics.
Our Founder Members reflect on the difficult and challenging circumstances they faced whilst doing the job that they loved, recalling stories to us like parents to their children; supporting and inspiring us. Read more >>
You can join the MetBPA if you’re a serving police officer, police staff, PCSO or special constable or if you’re retired from the police service. The Black Police Association, in partnership with the Metropolitan Police, actively promotes equality and valuing of diversity.
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