Staff networks 940/2024
FOI Reference: 940/2024
Request:
According to the HMICFRS (An inspection into activism and impartiality in policing), there are more than 200 local staff networks across police forces in England and Wales (p 13). On the same page it states:
"Staff network activity, such as offering advice on, or communicating about, government policy, could lead to a perception that they aren’t impartial."
And;
"Forces need to prioritise their support for networks in line with their recruitment and retention requirements."
- Please provide a full list of the national and local staff networks associated with your force and specify the amount of money you contributed to each in the financial year 2023/24.
- Please provide a blank copy of the application form that must be completed by individuals seeking to establish a staff network.
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I can confirm that Dyfed-Powys Police does hold the information requested, as outlined below.
Response Q1
Ability Support Network
Budget: £1000.00
Spend: £0955.00
Ethnic Minority Support Network
Budget: £2000.00
Spend: £1590.00
Gender Equailty Network
Budget: £1500.00
Spend: £0883.00
LGBT+ Staff Support Network
Budget: £1500.00
Spend: £2298.08
Christian Police Association
Budget: £300.00
Spend: £153.00
(please note, there is currently no chair)
Veterans Support Network
Budget: £300.00
spend: £0.00
(please note, there is currently no chair)
Response Q2
There is no application form. Any new proposals must be submitted with a draft terms of reference, anticipated costs and a clear rationale to the Embracing Diversity Group meeting, which is escalated to the People, Culture and Ethics Board. Applicants must demonstrate their understanding of the Staff Support Network Service Level Agreement. Decisions are made in these meetings, but there may also be opportunities to approve consultation to seek wider views from the organisation if the Board requires further evidence. Final approval is made at this Board meeting. Following the HMICFRS inspection report, Dyfed-Powys Police will be reviewing these processes by the end of the year, therefore please be aware that changes to process may be imminent.
(This is a response under the Freedom of Information Act 2000 and disclosed on 24/10/2024)