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Inclusion and diversity
Our commitment to Inclusion
The British Transport Police (BTP) aims to be more representative the communities it serves. BTP understands how the diversity of our workforce directly impacts the quality of service we offer to our communities and partners. We recognise how each and every staff member, Police Officer and volunteer brings a range of skills, experiences and specialist knowledge that supports us in being guardians of the Railway. These skills are enriched with diversity, so we support our workforce being made up of those with differences in race, gender, disability, sexual orientation, faith, and age. Achieving a modern and inclusive work force will not only enhance our problem-solving capabilities and our ability to remain innovative, but also enhance our knowledge and understanding of those utilising the railway from a range of communities. By employing persons with a range of language skills, also allows us to better communicate supporting our aims of increasing trust and understanding amongst all.
Here at BTP we pride ourselves on our commitment to equality, diversity, and inclusion. We strive to ensure that our workplace is as inclusive as it can be and that everything that we do helps our people to feel safer, happier, and more productive at work. We want everyone to feel that they can bring their whole self to work, which ensures we have a workplace culture that focuses on belonging and support, so we can all thrive in our careers regardless of gender, identity, background or culture.
We know that our diversity of thought is what makes us stronger. This is why we want to ensure that our workplace is as inclusive as it can be and implement positive action to help us to achieve this.
Our Inclusion and Diversity Five Year Strategy is available here.
We are proud to have achieved:
For more information, please contact lets-talk@btp.police.uk
Empower Magazine #1 - International Women's Day
We released our first Empower Magazine issue in March 2023 to tie in with International Women's Day.
To read the magazine, click here.
Empower Magazine #2 - Trailblazers Edition
To view our second Empower Magazine, please click here.
Empower Magazine #3 - Celebrating Pride
Our third issue was released in September 2023 and focuses on celebrating Pride and our LGBT people within the British Transport Police.
To read the issue, click here.
Empower Magazine #4 - Black History Month Edition
To celebrate Black History Month, we released a new issue to celebrate the contribution and achievements of our Black and Black-Heritage communities.
To read the issue, click here.
Our support associations/networks
We’re proud to champion our support associations. These are networks of employees who join together as a community in the workplace based on a shared identity, background, cultures or similar life experiences.
These networks provide all of our employees with a safe space to be able to speak openly and honestly about the issues that matter most to them.
All of the networks (referred to as Employee Support Associations) also work collaboratively with each other, to ensure that all of our people receive the right support. We recognise that everyone is different so it’s important to our networks that they have strong connections with each other, to ensure everyone can be supported no matter who they are.
The Ability Network supports employees with a disability or who experience a condition that impacts on their day-to-day activities. The network also supports those who care for dependents with disabilities.
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The AMP raises awareness and understanding of Islamic issues throughout the Force, highlighting areas of concern, providing advice and guidance on policies and procedures, highlighting any areas for concern and encouraging positive attitudes towards Islam. It is open to all employees.
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The CPA is a national organisation that has branches in most Forces across the UK, including BTP. They promote and foster positive friendships amongst Christian employees.
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The FPA raises awareness and understanding of issues affecting women within the Force and provides an inclusive community for women to connect and grow both professionally and personally.
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The GRTPA gives all employees who are from a Gypsy Roma or Traveller background a supportive forum to share and discuss the issues which affect their working life. It also fosters good relationships between the police and GRT communities by providing advice and guidance to UK police services.
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The HPA supports and provides a friendly network to all employees from a Hindu background. The network also provides advice and guidance to the Force on operational matters relating to, or impacting on, those from the Hindu faith.
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The JPA promotes the understanding of the Jewish faith within the Force by providing advice and guidance on religious, cultural and community issues. It’s part of a larger national network with access to a range of exciting opportunities, from development courses to networking and social events.
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This is our employee-led network consisting of LGBT+ employees and their allies across BTP. The network raises awareness of LGBT+ issues through events and actively contributes to the development of BTP policies to achieve our equality and diversity objectives.
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The NPAA's helps the Force in supporting neurodiverse employees and acts as an advocate for the concept of neurodiversity. BTP has a large number of employees, some of whom have a disability. Some disabilities are visible, some aren’t. Some people may choose to identify their condition as a disability, some may not. Either way, it is important to know you may still be afforded protection and support. The NPAA also supports those with conditions such as Dyslexia, Dyspraxia and ADHD.
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The Police Pagan Association (PPA) is the national organisation that supports Pagan Police Officers and staff. With members in almost every police Force in the UK, the PPA works together to develop the relationship between Pagan communities and the police service. The PPA also tackles issues surrounding Paganism in the police service and in the community. By working with partner agencies, partaking in community events, public surgeries and raising awareness of Paganism, they aim to enhance the relationship between the UK's police services and the diverse communities that they serve.
For more information about Paganism, or about BTP's branch of the Police Pagan Association, please email us.
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The Support Association for Minority Ethnic staff (SAME) is the staff support network for all officers and staff from an ethnic minority background. SAME offers wellbeing support, advice and guidance to employees and to the organisation in order to raise awareness and a greater understanding of the issues affecting those from ethnic minority backgrounds.
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The SPA supports and provide a friendly network to all employees from a Sikh background. The network also provides advice and guidance to the Force on operational matters relating to or impacting on those from a Sikh background.
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