Become a member of the Key Individual Network

Key Individual Network (KIN)

A KIN is a network of people that are able to represent identified groups or communities, either through group or self-nomination. Membership is a volunteer commitment and individuals must have an interest in the safety and wellbeing of the group or community that they represent.

People on the KIN may identify as belonging to a specific ‘protected characteristic’ group, as defined in the Equality Act 2010. A protected characteristic is an aspect of a person’s identity that makes them who they are.

The ‘protected’ characteristics are:

Age
Religion or belief
Race
Disability
Sex
Pregnancy and maternity
Sexual orientation
Gender reassignments
Marriage and civil Partnership

KIN membership

As well as representing a protected characteristic group a member of the KIN may also be involved in:

Local Policing priority setting
Collaborative problem-solving through Community Champions
Advising to help support shaping local policing and in response to critical incidents
Reassuring wider communities

This list is not exhaustive.

Who could be a KIN member?

A member of a KIN is someone or a group of people who represent a group or community in their local area. This could be anyone from a teacher or shop keeper, to a church leader, support group, chairperson of a women’s community group.

Become a member of the Key Individual Network

We are changing how we work with our KIN to ensure that regular engagement informs people on local policing issues and actively seeks feedback and support.

If you are interested in representing a group or community in your local area complete our online KIN application form here and someone will be in contact for an informal chat as soon as possible.