West Midlands Police sergeant recognised with royal honour
A West Midlands Police sergeant who played a crucial role in increasing the recruitment of officers from diverse backgrounds has expressed his happiness after being recognised with a royal honour.
Harvinder Singh Rai, from Walsall, said it was a "fantastic surprise" to find he had been made an MBE in the King's Birthday Honours list for his services to policing and to the Sikh community.
The 52-year-old has dedicated the majority of his 29-year career with West Midlands Police to fostering relationships between the force and the Sikh community.
He co-founded the National Sikh Police Association UK in 2019 and, with the support of the Home Secretary, was a key player in the creation of the Sikh Guard, a portal whereby hate crime can be reported.
