South Yorkshire Police Authority is seeking individuals to advise the police on working with and delivering services to the black and ethnic minority (BME) communities.

The Authority wants people from a variety of backgrounds and cultures to join their BME Independent Advisory Group.

Candidates must have an understanding and appreciation of BME issues and how they affect communities’ access to the police, a commitment to improving relations between the police and the community and a strong desire to engage in debating issues in a professional and considerate manner.

South Yorkshire’s Independent Advisory Group provides advice to the police on how best to serve and engage with BME communities across the county. 

The group has already advised South Yorkshire Police on a range of issues including stop and search, recruitment and policing priorities.  

Members of the group meet four times a year and a rate of £10 per meeting is provided to each person to cover travel expenses. Relevant training is included with a provisional start date set for November 2010.

For further information about the opportunity contact either Diane Wall on 01226 772807 or Sally Parkin on 01226 772925 at the Police Authority.

The application deadline is Friday 16 July and interviews will be held on 4, 9 and 10 August.

South Yorkshire Police Authority is an independent public body set up to ensure an efficient and effective police service is delivered to communities in Barnsley, Rotherham, Doncaster and Sheffield. 

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