| About the MPSA |
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The purpose of the Metropolitan Police Sikh Association within the Metropolitan Police is to build a bridge between the Police and the Sikh community. So that each can enjoy the benefits of what the other has to offer. Faith associations must highlight crime concerns specific and unique to their own race to the police and other authorities against victims who cannot speak for themselves. It is the police’s legal duty to protect and serve. Business ObjectivesAims & ObjectivesIn short, the MPSA seeks: 1. To advance the Sikh religion among members of the Metropolitan Police. 2. To promote the efficiency of the Metropolitan Police The MPSA Executive will serve the condominium of Guru Granth and Guru Panth. Further details can be obtained from the advice received from Network of Sikh Organisation (see Appendix A), report into the roles and responsibilities of the MPSA. The MPSA and its Executive will not be liable beyond such role, duties and benefits. The MPSA has been recognised as a credible association having been featured in lead articles in Liberty’s Journal and the New Law Journal. We publicly assisted the high-profile case of Sarika Singh at the Royal Courts of Justice, also the Virdi case and numerous cases involving Sikhs. We were invited to the Houses of Parliament where we met Prime Minister Gordon Brown. We also assist the All Party Parliamentary Group for UK Sikhs, as well as being approached by both national and international Sikh groups. AdministrationThe MPSA Executive consists of: • Chairperson - Palbinder Singh • Deputy Chair - Harpal Singh Bains • Treasurer - Gurpal Virdi • General Secretary - Mahinder Rai • Executive Member - Mukhtiar Singh This has been another successful year for the MPSA. The majority of the work being carried out voluntarily. Our membership has increased and is currently at 202. Due to our work concentrating on Sikh values, including our projects, we have built a firmer base and a much larger community partnership. In the current economic climate it is important that the MPSA continue to focus on providing real value to the Sikh community and Metropolitan Police. We remain committed to our ethos of: Working for the condominium of Guru Granth and Guru Panth. We hope to re-secure the assistance of a dedicated office manager. Having canvassed our member’s and the community’s views for next year’s plans we will focus on: 1. Implementing Change • Activities to assist the MPS implement changes ecommended by the MPA Inquiry, to enhance the performance and productivity of the MPS. • To assist the new Commissioner implement the ‘5P’ strategy. • To assist the MPS engage with the Sikh community, thus improving the professionalism and presence of the MPS, via the MPSA’s website and projects. 2. Multi-Faith Vision • Baba Banda Singh Bahadur projects, across the various faith strands. • Enhanced education through MPSA literature. • Partnerships with other staff support associations. • Crimes Against Women. • Identifying the universal panacea from the Guru Granth Sahib to assist other faiths. Any person wishing to assist and participate in any of the above is very welcome.
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