The Civil Nuclear Constabulary (CNC) hosted the latest National Black Police Association (NBPA) Cabinet meeting at its Griffin Park tactical training centre, in Cumbria, on Wednesday 5 March.
Deputy Chief Constable (DCC) Stephen Martin opened the meeting, with Assistant Chief Constable (ACC) Michael Vance and Chief Inspector Gary Thwaite, Chief Executive Officer of the Civil Nuclear Police Federation, also in attendance.
DCC Martin spoke about the CNC's role in UK policing, including counter-terror specialisms, and protecting hazardous material both at nuclear sites and in transit around the world.
DCC Martin also discussed the Constabulary's Equality, Diversity and Inclusion Strategy, as well as outlining work being carried out to improve the diversity of recruitment.
He said: "It was a pleasure for the CNC to host the NBPA cabinet meeting, and for us to discuss some incredibly important issues that face UK policing, and which are germane to the role of the NBPA.
"We were able to show how we support our officers and staff through our four active affinity networks, and we had some honest conversations about improving diversity in the CNC and what actions need to take place to make that happen."
"We thank the NBPA for making use of our best-in-class facilities at Griffin Park and for taking the time to be shown around the training site, which has the largest 360-degree live fire range in Europe, and which is also now hosting its first intake of new recruits."
NBPA members were at the meeting in Cumbria included the Association's President, Chief Inspector Andy George, of Police Service of Northern Ireland; Inspectors Jesee Karanga (Lincolnshire Police), Charles Ehikioya (Metropolitan Police) and Sergeant Stephen Nalilungwe (Greater Manchester Police).
