Staff Network Groups at Thames Valley Police

Thames Valley Police continues to create a workforce where diversity is recognised, celebrated and valued. We are fully committed to supporting all staff, eliminating all forms of harassment, and promoting equality and diversity.

We warmly welcome into Thames Valley Police people from black and minority ethnic groups as we strive to be an employer of choice for all sections of the community.

We recognise that being a diverse organisation makes us more approachable and relevant to our communities so we can address their needs. There are many ethnic groups across Thames Valley and it is important that we not only serve them but also represent them, as well as the other eight strands of diversity.

In the same way that Thames Valley Police strives to value diversity internally, we aim to protect the public regardless of age, disability, gender, race, religion, or sexual orientation.

Thames Valley Police has a number of staff associations and networks that represent and support our staff. They engage with management and employees and work to enhance the positive experience of our workforce.

The following associations and networks are open to staff and officers:

• The Police Federation
• Unison
• Support Association for Minority Ethnic Groups (SAME)
• Thames Valley LGBT+ Police Network
• Thames Valley Christian Police Association
• Thames Valley Muslim Police Association
• The Gypsy, Roma, Traveller Police Association (GRTPA)
• Thames Valley Women’s Network

 A number of national and regional staff support networks work in close association with Thames Valley Police, including:

• National Black Police Association (NBPA)
• Gypsy, Roma, Traveller Police Association (GRTPA)
• British Association of Women in Policing