NPCC response to National Association of Muslim Police paper

The National Police Chiefs’ Council (NPCC) shares the dismay highlighted in recent coverage of a document associated with the National Association of Muslim Police (NAMP).

Some of the views described in that paper are deeply concerning and do not reflect the values, standards or operational position of British policing.  There is no question in my mind that some of the paper’s content is antisemitic and downplays extremist ideologies.

NAMP’s response clarifies that the document in question does not represent its organisational position and that it was authored by an individual who is no longer serving in policing or involved with the association.

That does not diminish the just hurt and anger that many would have felt seeing those views expressed through a national police organisation on their website. We understand the shock it has caused and are supporting efforts to ensure complaints about its content are progressed through formal processes.

Let us be clear: there is no place for antisemitism in policing or in wider society.

The NPCC remains steadfast in our long‑standing commitment to tackling antisemitic hate crime, supporting victims, and working closely with trusted partners within the community such as the Community Security Trust to ensure the safety and confidence of Jewish communities.

Policing in the UK exists to protect all communities. We will continue to uphold that duty with fairness, integrity and respect.

Assistant Chief Constable Jon McAdam