Sussex Police Race Equality Network

Welcome to the Race Equality Network (REN).

Our aim is to bring together and support officers and staff for whom race equality, equal opportunities, diversity and tackling discrimination matters - to enable them to achieve their goals and so that their experience at Sussex Police is a positive one, from start to finish.

Who can join the network?

If you are interested in race equality at work, please join us. REN is open to all staff, officers and volunteers who have an interest in equality in the workplace for all people who identify with any race, colour and nationality (including citizenship), ethnic or national origin. Our goal is to achieve something positive by progressing equality in Sussex Police and your thoughts and contributions will play the most important role in this process.

How can I join REN?

Please email us at [email protected] or please do not hesitate to contact any of the REN Exec members for further information.

The benefits of joining REN

Your involvement within REN is completely up to you and how much time you have to give. It may vary from being a member to being a Secretary, an Executive Committee Member or joining us via various other roles that we have available. We would very much encourage your membership and involvement.

• REN will provide support, guidance and advice for all its members.
• REN will support and provide feedback on the organisation activities to advance recruitment, retention and progression for Black and Minority Ethnic officers and staff.
• REN will work jointly with other staff associations and trade unions.
• REN will assist in empowering employees to challenge, understand and improve issues associated with race and ethnicity.
• It will provide an opportunity to build new networks and meet other colleagues with similar interests from across the organisation.

Key Priorities 2015-19

1. To become an employer of choice for the BME community and ensure there is equality in support, and career development opportunities for BME staff and officers.
2. To demonstrate the Force’s commitment to race equality by providing visible leadership on Race Equality issues.
3. To ensure that police activity in respect of BME communities is non-discriminatory and effective.