Suffolk Ethnic Police Association (SEPA)

SEPA is the staff support network for Suffolk Constabulary who are committed to challenging racism & supporting those who suffer as a result of it.

[Suffolk Ethnic Police Association (SEPA) @SuffolkEPA]

Black history month may be over but we celebrate our ethnic minority officers every month of the year.

Thanks to all those who came to see us at Ipswich Job Fair today! So great conversations were had with potential new officers.
#positiveaction @SuffolkPolice @IpswichGov

[Suffolk Ethnic Police Association (SEPA) @SuffolkEPA]

Happy Diwali to all of our brothers and sisters!

May this festival of light illuminate your lives with joy, prosperity and health 🪔

#HappyDiwali #Diwaliwishes

@SuffolkPolice

[Suffolk Ethnic Police Association (SEPA) @SuffolkEPA]

The final day of the @NBPAUK conference gave us the chance to hear from @BarristerAbi and her actions and concerns for the @PoliceChiefs and @CollegeofPolice Inclusion and Race plan.

We look forward to following your journey! 👏🏾

#NBPAConference2021

[Sky News @SkyNews]

Abimbola Johnson has been appointed to lead @PoliceChiefs’s Independent Scrutiny and Oversight Board.

@BarristerAbi tells #KayBurley of her plans to build a more inclusive police service and address racial disparities through the Police Plan of Action.

https://t.co/iOm40vn1kt

[Suffolk Ethnic Police Association (SEPA) @SuffolkEPA]

A great few days spent with our @NorfolkEMPA colleagues at the @NBPAUK annual conference this week.

Thank you to @Fest4BedsPCC for taking the time to come and speak to us…and for showing us your moves on the dance floor too!

@SuffolkPolice @NorfolkPolice
#NBPAConference2021

[Suffolk Ethnic Police Association (SEPA) @SuffolkEPA]

Day one at the National Black Police Annual Conference 2021

This years theme is: Inclusivity a time for action- Spotlight on Women and Race.

We are looking forward to a few days of learning and networking. #Inclusion #ProudToBe

@NBPAUK @SuffolkPolice

[Suffolk Citizens in Policing @SPVolunteers]

#StowmarketPoliceCadets celebrated Black History Month with an input from our very own Diverse Communities Advisor.
Making a difference to our national and cultural life #ProudToBe #iwill @NationalVPC @SuffolkPolice @PoliceStow

[Suffolk Police @SuffolkPolice]

Proud to have worked with #ITFC on #BlackHistoryMonth with students at Chantry Academy this week celebrating our diverse community – lots of great engagement & conversations as we continue to build positive relationships between young people & the police, breaking down barriers.

[Suffolk Ethnic Police Association (SEPA) @SuffolkEPA]

Our SEPA members were out celebrating Black History Month this weekend at Ipswich Town Football Club! Thank you to everyone who came to say hello! #ITFC #BlackHistoryMonth2021

[Suffolk Police @SuffolkPolice]

Two of our officers with our Positive Action Recruitment Advisor were at #ITFC in the FanZone on Sat speaking to fans about #BlackHistoryMonth celebrating diversity in policing – many younger visitors took photos with the officers with police hats/jackets on.

[Phanuel Mutumburi @Phanue1M]

Challenging the classification of Blackness in Britain https://t.co/i0Uh2cpnvB

[Suffolk Ethnic Police Association (SEPA) @SuffolkEPA]

Our new Black History Month banner made its first appearance at the @IpswichGov careers fair today. Good conversations were had with potential applicants & it was a great opportunity to celebrate our current ethnic minority officers & staff!
#blackhistorymonth
@SuffolkPolice

[Suffolk Citizens in Policing @SPVolunteers]

Time for another Special Constabulary information event! If you or someone you know would like to find out more about #volunteering for @SuffolkPolice as a uniformed officer, book on to our next event to find out more! https://t.co/e0vPcli9N7

[Suffolk Ethnic Police Association (SEPA) @SuffolkEPA]

Thank you to @SuffolkOne for having SEPA member Daniella into the college today to talk to your students about joining @SuffolkPolice, & the importance of creating a diverse workforce to represent the communities we serve. We look forward to working with your students again soon!

[Suffolk Ethnic Police Association (SEPA) @SuffolkEPA]

Our SEPA Secretary, Nidhi, met with the Mayor of Ipswich & Mayor of Woodbridge to attend the Mayors Civic Service & the Occasion of Peace Monument Installation. @SuffolkPolice are proud to have been amongst organisation across Suffolk to show our support & what peace means to us.

[Suffolk Ethnic Police Association (SEPA) @SuffolkEPA]

Thank you to @SuffolkOne for inviting us to your Freshers Fair today!

We loved talking to your students about the importance of diversity & inclusion in our workplace, alongside our @SPVolunteers colleagues!

We look forward to working with you again soon!

@suffolkpolice

[Raj Kohli @RajSKohliexcop]

Happy Vaisakhi to all that celebrate this big day in the Sikh calendar. Like Vaisakhi 2020 was we won’t be able to celebrate Vaisakhi 2021 the way we would want to but nevertheless a very important day. ⁦@nspauk⁩ ⁦@MPS_SikhAssoc⁩ ⁦@SikhMessenger⁩

[Suffolk Ethnic Police Association (SEPA) @SuffolkEPA]

@Janet_Hills Congratulations Janet! Richly deserved for al your years of dedication. Fantastic news to end 2020 with, from all at SEPA.

[Phil Cain KPM @PhilCain199]

Well done @EssexPoliceUK for promoting their commitment to a diverse and inclusive service that is representative of the communities they serve. 👏👏👏

[Suffolk Ethnic Police Association (SEPA) @SuffolkEPA]

@DCCPhilCain @PoliceChiefs @MHewittNPCC It was fantastic to have a seat at the table and be part of such an important conversation. Thanks to @CCSuffolkPolice

[Phil Cain KPM @PhilCain199]

Encouraging safe conversations in the workplace will help build an inclusive organisation where everyone can come to work and be their true best self.
For policing that will assist in delivering the best service for all our communities.