The newly invigorated Gay Police Association (GPA) is going from strength to strength! We now meet quarterly in different stations across the Avon and Somerset area to discuss a wide range of topics as well as meeting socially.

Our membership has grown by over 25 per cent over the last six months as more colleagues have joined us and this has reflected in the larger numbers attending events.

We work closely with the diversity unit at Headquarters to develop new schemes and policies related to LGB&T (lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender) issues and we provide help and support to our colleagues, whether it is a personal issue, work related or advice on working with members of the LGB&T communities. Our members attend local and national events to raise the profile of the GPA and to have regular contact with the LGB&T communities. This means that we can provide one-to-one advice as well as having a presence and input into the gay community. We have a lot planned for the coming months including the annual GPA dinner in Cardiff, our new website and a lesbian, gay and bisexual awareness event at HQ.

If you would like to find out more or if you are police or police staff and would like to join please contact us. You can also visit www.gay.police.uk/news.html All members are treated in confidence and details are only available to the force co-ordinator.

We are here to support you!