Support organisations
This campaign is supported by a number of organisations, all working to ensure our police forces are representative of our communities. If you’re considering a career in policing and want to know more about what’s being done to promote diversity and inclusion, you can contact the relevant support organisation from the list below:
National Police Autism Association
Promoting neurodiversity in UK policing.
National Black Police Association
Promoting good race relations and equality within UK police forces and the wider community.
Christian Police Association
Encouraging and supporting Christians within UK police forces.
Disabled Police Association
The national body representing disability support networks in UK police forces, promoting equality of opportunity for disabled people.
Gypsy Roma Traveller Police Association
Uniting and supporting police officers and staff from a Gypsy Roma Traveller background.
Jewish Police Association
Providing a network of support to Jewish police officers and staff and promoting understanding of the Jewish faith within UK police forces.
National LGBT+ Police Network
Helping to create a police service that is reflective of our diverse communities. Promoting inclusiveness and equality of opportunity for all LGBT+ colleagues.
National Association of Muslim Police
Promoting equality within UK policing for Muslim officers and staff.
The Police Pagan Association
A national organisation supporting Pagan police officers and staff. Working together to improve the relationship between the Pagan community and the police.
National Sikh Police Association
A national association representing Sikh police officers and staff across the UK.
British Association for Women in Policing
Raising awareness and understanding of issues affecting women in policing. Developing a network of serving and retired officers, staff and volunteers and contributing to professional development of members.
Positive Action
Many police forces offer positive action initiatives, such as mentoring and online engagement sessions, to specifically support people from under-represented groups to apply. Get in touch with your chosen force to find out what positive action initiatives they're running.
Am I eligible to join?
Before you decide to apply, it’s worth checking the basic eligibility criteria you need to fulfil. You should also check your chosen force’s website for a full up to date list of their local criteria.
BASIC ELIGIBILITY CHECK