Working together to build a better and more positive understanding of diversity and faith for all communities.

Aims & Objectives

SPMA Aims

Provide a conduit through which to provide support, cultural and religious training, developmental provisions and initiatives to all employees of the Scottish Police Service and members of the diverse Muslim communities.
Give particular attention in addressing issues of faith Islamophobia, intolerance, and discrimination.
Develop initiatives and practices that provide for community cohesion across all faith communities and promote a more positive image of Islam and the Muslim community.
SPMA seeks to proactively demonstrate the principles of equality, inclusivity, honesty, integrity and a respect and duty to the provision of justice and law and order for the safety and wellbeing of all citizens, all of which are at the foundation of the Islamic faith.

SPMA Objectives

EDUCATE: Provide training and information resources to bridge the gap in understanding.

EMPOWER: Police Officers / staff and citizens to contribute more to community safety

SUPPORT: At a time of need and in accessing relevant services / support needed.

REPRESENT: Concern of members and in developing mechanisms to address these.

PROMOTE: A positive a more accurate image of Islam and the diverse Muslim communities.

ENGAGE: Support community engagement and active dialogues, especially with young people.

RECRUIT: Support recruitment programmes to encourage diverse representation from all faith communities.

What is the SPMA?

SPMA is the first Muslim Police Association in Scotland. It provides a conduit for information, communication, training, and direct support to:

Police Scotland and all Police Officer / staff on issues in relation to Islam, and the Muslim communities.
Be a conduit between Muslim communities across Scotland and Police Scotland.
Allow local youth from the diverse Muslim communities to engage directly with Police Officers and staff on community issues.
Faith communities, in developing an inter-faith dialogue around faith tolerance, the justice system and respect for diversity.

Mission Statement

To build a strong, inclusive, and cohesive working relationship between the Police Service of Scotland and the diverse Muslim communities across Scotland. SPMA aim to deliver the development and delivery of services, support, policies, and practices that demonstrate equality, integrity, fairness, and respect to nurture a positive understanding and acceptance of faith diversity and tolerance for all citizens and staff.

Why join SPMA?

In today's diverse society we live and work with people of many different faiths and cultures. The Muslim community within itself is diverse with people from different nations and cultures.

SPMA is a staff led faith based association that provides a platform for better engagement, dialogue and communication through Police Officers and Staff who are from the diverse Muslim communities. The association seeks to provide a forum that gives direct support for all employees of the Scottish Police Service on issues of Islam and cultural diversity within the Muslim community, alongside offering support for the Muslim Police Officers & Staff in being able to fully contribute and participate in their career with law enforcement.

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