What we do..
In line with the vision of South Wales Police the aim of the Minorities Support Unit (MSU) is to work with our communities and partners to create a better safer South Wales for our minority communities. To achieve this aim the MSU together with Basic Command Units (BCU) based Hate Crime Officers, work with frontline staff to give assistance and support when dealing with our minority communities, particularly in relation to victims of hate crime and critical incidents. In addition, we are able to provide advice and support on a wide range of matters that may affect or impact on our minority communities.
The Core Priorities of the MSU are:
Increasing the confidence & trust of the minority communities of South Wales in the police
Promoting community cohesion with our partners across the communities of South Wales
Tackling hate crime & hate incidents by providing the best possible service with a view to achieving high levels of victim satisfaction.
Tackling crime and abuses of human rights committed against and within the minority communities of South Wales.
Working with our partners to identify and PREVENT the manifestation of extremism within our communities
To provide specialist advice, support and guidance to the staff and communities of South Wales Police in relation to minority communities cultural and heritage issues
Additional areas of work that the MSU provides advice and guidance on includes:
The staff of the Minorities Support Unit can be contacted for confidential advice and support:
Unit Head - Inspector Nigel Crates
01639 889183 or mobile 07951 724773
Sergeant Leighton Thomas
029 2022 2111 extension 60733 or mobile 07837 401107
Development & Policy Officer - Suzanne Sweeney
029 2022 2111 extension 60734 or mobile 07976 633962
Community Engagement Officers:
Cardiff
Constable Richie Paines
Canton Police Station
029 2052 7234 / 07814 584985
Merthyr / Rhondda / Cynon / Taff
Constable Bridget Daly
Church Village Police Station
01443 743672 / 07813 900712
Swansea / Neath / Port Talbot
Constable Phil Bryant
Port Talbot Police Station
01639 889185 / 07967 260788
Bridgend
Constable Julie Upcott
also Force Strategic PREVENT Lead
Port Talbot Police Station
01639 889125 / 07779 517935
Barry, Penarth & the Vale of Glamorgan
Constable Claudia Kinrade
also Force Strategic Forced Marriage /
Honour Based Violence Lead
029 2057 1610 / 07866 787631
Please note:
The staff of the Minorities Support Unit are not on duty on a 24 hour basis, although the Unit is staffed seven days a week.
In an emergency please dial 999