Chief Inspector Robyn Williams MA, QPM

Her Majesty’s Inspectorate of Constabulary

o The first black woman to be promoted to Sergeant in the Nottinghamshire Police. (1992)

o The first black woman to be promoted to Inspector in the Nottinghamshire Police. (2003)

o Mentor and founder member of BUILD in 1991 (mentoring scheme for young black people which aims to raise self esteem, academic achievement and career aspirations).

o Awarded Queens Police Medal (QPM) for distinguished Police Service in the pursuance of fairness and good police and community race relations. (July 2003)

o Presently Staff Officer with Her Majesty’s Inspectorate Constabulary (HMIC) responsible for the race and diversity national portfolio.

o Former General Secretary and founder member of the National Black Police Association. (1998-2000)

o Former Chair and founder member of the Nottinghamshire Black Police Association. (1999-2000)

o Sat on the Home Secretary’s working group overseeing the implementation of the Lawrence Inquiry recommendations. (1999-2000)

o Executive committee member of the British Association of Women Police.

o Winner of the 1999 Excellence in Community and Race Relations shield - awarded by Nottingham City Council.

o Involved in the development of Support networks and formulation of objectives for a number on groups including Women’s Integrated Network (W.I.N), Lesbian, Gay and Bi-Sexual support network and Youth Offending Team Black Workers Group.

 

back to conference