This year marks 100 years of women in policing and in celebration of International Women’s Month the Community Ambassador Programme in partnership with the MetBPA is delighted to invite you to the “iCAN: Look How Far We Have Come” Discovery Evening on Thursday 26th March 2015 between 6:00pm – 8:30pm at Empress State Building, London.
YLfSC -can you help? The Young Leaders for Safer Cities (YLfSC) is delivered over a total of 100 hours of study for young people currently in year 9, from black and minority ethnic backgrounds. The programme is aimed at creating young leaders who will advocate change in local communities to reduce violence and antisocial behaviour.
Last week the Police Federation of England and Wales(PFEW) held a poll whereby a majority of officers who responded voted for police officers to have the option to carry a taser gun. Whilst it is acknowledged that society is changing and that officers are exposed to increased risks, it must also be acknowledged that the
The issues that the Carol Howard case have raised will continue to plague the Met and Policing nationally until the powers that be grip the direct and indirect problems that impact on Race. Diversity is being eroded with the onset of austerity. Now is not the time to mainstream Race and Diversity as to do
Woman’s Forum presents “Staying Power is an important exhibition featuring photographs drawn from the V&A’s collection. From documentary to portraiture to staged allegorical photographs, Staying Power documents experiences from post-World War II through to the 1990s, covering topics from mass migration to hip-hop fashions of south London.” Admission is Free!! To obtain further information, please contact: *MetBPA Business
The MetBPA and Woman’s Forum is hosting a number of cultural events for members and non members. These interesting exhibitions, educational tours and exciting projects have been organised to provide you with an insight into our history, contributions and heritage. Whether it is looking at Jamaica’s Hidden Treasures, learning about the secrets of the Streets
‘Woman’s Forum’ Presents…Staying Power: Photographs of Black British Experience, 1950s – 1990s on Sunday 8th, February, 2015. Venue: Black Cultural Archives 1 Windrush Square, Brixton SW2 1EF (3-5 minute walk from Brixton tube and rail station). Please arrive at 3.00pm “Staying Power is an important exhibition featuring photographs drawn from the V&A’s collection. From documentary to portraiture
A SCOTTISH-BORN black woman who joined London police over 27 years ago has risen to one of the force’s most senior positions. The Metropolitan Police confirmed Patricia Gallan has been elevated to assistant commissioner for specialist crime and operations, leaving her current post as deputy assistant commissioner for specialist operations – security and protection. “I
This written ministerial statement was laid in Parliament on 18 November 2014 in the House of Commons by Theresa May and in the House of Lords by Lord Bates of Langbaurgh. Secretary of State for the Home Department (Theresa May): On 22 July, I informed the House that I intended to reform elements of the
The tragic events of Ferguson and the subsequent scenes we are witnessing only serve to stress the need for effective community relations between the Police and the local community. It is only through positive engagement that trust and confidence can be built. Without this, people’s views of the police will not change and communities will