Cabinet staff of NBPA

I joined the Royal Ulster Constabulary GC (now Police Service of Northern Ireland) in 1999 and spent my first 8 years in a response team before moving to the Armed Response Unit for 10 years. I recently was successful on fast track Constable to Inspector and have been completing various rotations in force, the last being a Detective Inspector in CID.

I attended my first NBPA meeting in July 2016 and was elected onto the Cabinet as Sponsorship Co-Coordinator in October 2017. I was then elected as Male Vice President in October 2019 and now as President in October 2020.

I am the Digital Delivery and Planning Lead at the College of Policing. My role is to oversee day to day delivery of digital projects, including digital learning products and digital platforms. I also lead the team responsible for the allocation of digital resources.

I have been with the College for over 13 years and have a thorough understanding of digital training and learning. I started as an administrator and, with the right support and training, worked my way to my current position.

I have been a member of the Diverse Ethnic Action Network (DEAN) in the College since it was set up in 2018 and became one of the co-chairs in November 2021. I am dedicated to supporting our members and bringing their concerns to the College executive team. I see it as important to hold the executive team to account to ensure that our voice is heard.

One of my real passions is to ensure everyone is supported with the right knowledge and skills to enjoy their job and do it effectively. The position of training coordinator is an exciting opportunity as it would allow me to bring this passion to a national level. I believe the chairs of BPA networks should be supported with the training and tools they need to make sure they are the best chairs they can be for their members. I will be supporting the co-ordination the West and East Midlands region of BPAs. With the publication of the race action plan, the role of BPAs and the NBPA is more important than ever. As a cabinet member, I relish the chance to work at a national level and I offer my knowledge, experience and enthusiasm to you.

I joined the Metropolitan Police Service (MPS) almost 25 years ago and I am the current Chair of the Metropolitan Black Police Association (Met BPA). I have spent the majority of my career in frontline policing and worked in numerous roles including on a Response Team, as a Safer Neighbourhoods Officer, Safer Schools Officer, Community Engagement, Partnership & Prevention and Outreach Recruitment. The Met BPA was established as an independent entity with a specific mandate to advocate for and represent Black & Asian officers and staff within the MPS. I am very passionate about diversity and inclusion and since joining the Met BPA Executives, I continue to advocate directly for those most affected by inequality and unfairness whilst also working to develop strong partnerships with the diverse community we serve.

I am also very keen to see women make progress and as such devote my time mentoring female colleagues with the overall aim of building a diverse, equitable and inclusive police service for all.

Regional Co-Ordinator:

I started with Lincolnshire Police in 2005, rapidly rising to Sergeant and then Inspector (2011), leading diverse teams and organisational reviews. After transferring to the MPS in 2015, I became a Detective Inspector, where I devised and led the Dedication Inspection Team (DIT) within CASO Command to drive critical improvements in child protection, highlighted in HMICFRS reports. I hold an MSc in Police Leadership. Promoted to Detective Chief Inspector (2018) and then Detective Superintendent (2020), I focused strategically on Public Protection across multiple London BCUs, advocating for partnership-led solutions. Since February 2023, I have served as BCU Commander for Lambeth and Southwark, and I am dedicated to supporting ethnic minority officers through the NBPA.

Regional Co-Ordinator: TBC

Farhan Hayat is the Deputy Diversity & Inclusion lead for Surrey Police. After graduating from university, Farhan discovered his interest in diversity and inclusion and has built his career in this field ensuring fairness and equity for people both within policing and out in the communities.
Farhan is also the Chair of the force’s largest staff association, Surrey Police Association for Culture and Ethnicity (SPACE) a thriving network for those of ethnic diverse backgrounds and allies who support activity around race equity. Farhan has led on delivering positive action in Surrey Police since 2018 supporting both officers and staff achieve their full potential through mentoring programmes and reviews of recruitment processes as well as supporting fresh talent into policing.
Throughout his time in policing, Farhan has led on delivering informative and empowering events increasing awareness and understanding of diverse communities and he looks forward to working with the NBPA to deliver impactful events to colleagues and communities across UK policing. To connect with Farhan, follow https://www.linkedin.com/in/farhanhayat/

Regional Co-Ordinator:

Nicola has worked in policing since 2006 where she has gained invaluable experience and insights into the workings of policing in the UK. Currently a Project Manager within North Wales Police focusing on delivering digital transformation, Nicola has worked in previous roles within Justice Services and Business Improvement, enriching her skills in progressing positive organisational change.

Since joining her local BAPA network Nicola has actively supported and advocated for the members, demonstrating an understanding and commitment to collective goals. In December 2024 Nicola was elected Chair of the association.  Nicola demonstrates her passion for making a meaningful difference within North Wales Police and is now taking the opportunity to leverage her leadership experience to benefit our communities and colleagues on a national level. Nicola is committed to promoting and ensuring equality of opportunity for all.