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Manchester Police Black and Asian Police Association (GMP - BAPA)
started after a group of minority ethnic staff met and agreed that
a support network for minority ethnic staff employed by GMP was
required. They concluded that current arrangements for dealing with
reported grievances, complaints of racial discrimination and fairness
was not satisfactory and often sidelined because managers found
the issue difficult to deal with or the complaint was considered
an over reaction by the person concerned.
GMP BAPA was formally launched at Manchester Town Hall in November
1999, the scene was set and expectations raised. The sheer professionalism
and the scale of the event undoubtedly provided a significant inspiration
for the hundreds of delegates in attendance. We set out with very
clear aims and objectives which form the associations mission statement.
Our Mission
GMP BAPA seeks to improve the working environment of all staff members
employed within Greater Manchester Police Authority and enhancing
the quality of service to the public of Greater Manchester. These
objectives shall be achieved by:
- Providing a support network.
- Providing a social network.
- Steering the direction of the force policies in line with equality
issues.
- Advising and consulting on matters of racism, fairness and equality
issues locally within Greater Manchester.
- Working towards improving relationships between Greater Manchester
Police and the minority ethnic communities of Greater Manchester.
- Working towards improving recruitment, retention and progression
of staff members employed by Greater Manchester Police Authority.
- Assisting the force in the development of new and existing policies
where necessary.
- Facilitating the improved relationship with other organisations
within Greater Manchester or nationally.
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