Our staff networks
Merseyside Police’s staff networks are dedicated to amplifying the voices of people who work in Merseyside Police. They are the voice of police officers and staff, work directly with the force, unpick any barriers, make sustainable change, and foster an inclusive culture.
The Armed Forces Network
The network is designed to support veterans within the organisation with their career aspirations, development, and mental health support.
Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual and Transgender plus (LGBT+) Network
Since 2001, the LGBT+ Network have been strong, creative, proud, resourceful, driven, passionate and open. Working together, they strive to ensure that Merseyside Police is a LGBT+ friendly organisation that celebrates what makes the force ‘Unique and United’.
Disability Support Network (DSN)
DSN are a support network for those with a disability, or those affected directly or indirectly by disability. The network provides a forum for individuals to seek guidance whilst also sharing best practice and assisting on policies and procedures. The network also run three peer support groups, they are, the Cancer Support Group, Carers Support Group and Neurodiversity Support Group.
Focus on Race and Ethnicity (FORE)
FORE aim to value difference, support and encourage staff to maintain and strengthen relationships between the police and communities. They work together with police officers and staff to promote inclusivity, eliminate bias, racism, discrimination, intolerance, and inequality wherever it lies.
Gender Equality Network (GEN)
GEN help Merseyside Police to recognise the value and contribution of officers and staff to promote gender equality in 21st century policing.
Flexible Working Network
The aim of the network is to develop a working environment that provides equality of opportunity to staff who work for part time and flexibly.
Christian Police Association (CPA)
The CPA provide a national voice for Christians in policing, encouraging and supporting staff and helping to build stronger relationships between the force and wider Christian community.
Catholic Police Guild
The purpose of the Guild is to cater for the spiritual needs of the Catholic police family. They aim to provide members with a better understanding of the Catholic faith and is relevance to the police service vocation.
