This is the first Integrated Equality Scheme to be produced by Cambridgeshire Constabulary. It builds on the success of our earlier Race, Disability & Gender Equality Schemes. In addition, the Scheme also includes sections on Age, Sexual orientation, Religion & Belief and Caring Status.

The Integrated Equality Scheme is a strategy and set of actions to promote equality within the Constabulary that empowers us to win the trust and the confidence of the people we serve.

This Scheme provides a framework for the processes of monitoring, consulting, engaging and reviewing all our policies, procedures and practices across all strands of Diversity. The activities that are common will be set out in the first part of the Scheme and the second will focus on individual strands with actions that are specific to that area.

The actions within the plan are not additions to the work of the Constabulary, each one is integrated into ongoing areas of work to improve how we support and interact with our staff and all the people of Cambridgeshire.

• Take active steps to eliminate unlawful discrimination and harassment

• Take active steps to eliminate unlawful discrimination and harassment

• Promote equality of opportunity and positive attitudes and respect towards each other

• Nurture a culture that values the diversity of our communities that visit, work and live in Cambridgeshire