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Members of the Durham Black and Asian Police Association: back row, Raul Worrell, Colin Smith and Sunil Weerasinghe; centre, Waheed Mughal, Jolene Smith, Kathryn Bullock and Shaz Sadiq; front, Dave Mason
‘We are here to help’ DURHAM’S Black and Asian Police Association (BAPA) is aiming to relaunch itself this year and spread the word about its role within the force. “We are a support network for BME staff, embracing and encouraging fairness and equality throughout the service,” said BAPA chair, PC Waheed Mughal. “But we appreciate many in the organisation, including even some BME officers and staff, don’t know much about the association. Some may even have the impression we’re some sort of clandestine group, plotting behind closed doors. “To counter this we plan to be active over the coming months, promoting
BAPA and explaining our role. I should stress we enjoy a good working relationship with the chief constable and the PCC who are very supportive. It was a pleasure to welcome them to our recent local meeting along with other guest speakers.” Formed in 2000, Durham BAPA is affiliated with the National Black Police Association. Membership is open to all BME staff with associate membership open to all employees, whatever their ethnic background. To find out more contact Waheed, vice-chair, Shaz Sadiq, or any of the other executive members - Alex Riley, Dave Mason or Fred Lewis-Bynoe. Follow them on Twitter @DurhamBAPA.
Hitting the headlines DURHAM Constabulary made the front page of Police Professional recently. The industry magazine came up to visit the force on the back of it receiving the highest grades of all 43 forces in England and Wales. Durham featured on no less than six pages which examined how the force has achieved such results. It also looked at how it tackles organised crime groups. Drawing comparisons with Leicester City football club the article concluded: “As both Leicester City and Durham Constabulary have shown, a positive approach and freedom to play a part has shown that you do not need to be big to perform at the highest level.”
THE force netball team is seeking new players who regularly compete for teams outside of work, or have done so in recent months. It will be playing in the national knockout semifinal before May 14. Section contact, Inspector Caroline Dawson, said: “While we have a good squad, availability of players is always an issue, therefore, the more the merrier.” For further information, contact Caroline at Darlington.
Pedal power DURHAM Constabulary Cycling Club has reformed. The club aims to cater for all forms of cycling though the most popular is expected to be road cycling. For further details contact Pete Akiens, of Shildon neighbourhood policing team.
Durham defeat IT was heartache for Durham Constabulary Football Club after a penalty shoot-out saw its first team defeated 4-1 by Cheshire counterparts. The match took place at Leyburn Grove, Houghtonle-Spring, with the two sides in the last 16 of the Police National Football Magnum Shield. Cheshire went ahead after 17 minutes and Durham captain, Mick Redshaw, equalised on 90 minutes. After extra time the game ended as a 1-1 draw, with penalties sealing Durham’s fate.
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