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North Wales Police is fully committed to ensure that we have a workforce that is representative of the communities we serve.
The Equality Act 2010 allows Positive Action to be used when there is under-representation of a particular group with protected characteristics.
The information below shows the areas where we are currently underrepresented in our frontline roles.
If you have any questions about Positive Action, you can email us at [email protected]
Protected Characteristics as identified under the Equality Act 2010
For PCs, we are currently underrepresented in the following groups:
Disability: Any disabled person whose health condition which would still allow them to perform the role for which they are applying for. This includes neurodiverse conditions such as dyslexia, dyspraxia, autism and others.
Gender reassignment: Anyone who identifies as male or female or non-binary, including trans identities.
Race: Anyone from Black, Asian, or any other minority ethnic background.
Religion or belief: Members of any religion or faith group other than Christian denominations, or those with non-religious beliefs; as these groups are not underrepresented.
Sex: Female
Sexual orientation: Anyone who identifies as Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual or another underrepresented sexual orientation.
Protected Characteristics as identified under the Equality Act 2010
For PCSOs, we are currently underrepresented in the following groups:
Disability: Any disabled person whose health condition which would still allow them to perform the role for which they are applying for. This includes neurodiverse conditions such as dyslexia, dyspraxia, autism and others.
Gender reassignment: Anyone who identifies as male or female or non-binary, including trans identities.
Race: Anyone from Black, Asian, or any other minority ethnic background.
Religion or belief: Members of any religion or faith group other than Christian denominations, or those with non-religious beliefs; as these groups are not underrepresented.
Sex: Male
Sexual orientation: Anyone who identifies as Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual or another underrepresented sexual orientation.
Protected Characteristics as identified under the Equality Act 2010
For SCs, we are currently underrepresented in the following groups:
Disability: Any disabled person whose health condition which would still allow them to perform the role for which they are applying for. This includes neurodiverse conditions such as dyslexia, dyspraxia, autism and others.
Gender reassignment: Anyone who identifies as male or female or non-binary, including trans identities.
Race: Anyone from Black, Asian, or any other minority ethnic background.
Religion or belief: Members of any religion or faith group other than Christian denominations, or those with non-religious beliefs; as these groups are not underrepresented.
Sex: Female
Sexual orientation: Anyone who identifies as Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual or another underrepresented sexual orientation.