Appoint an Indian Community Liaison Officer in Cambridgeshire Police
The Issue
Indian residents in Cambridge and Cambridgeshire — students, families, NHS staff and elders — often stay silent about fraud, hate incidents, domestic issues and safety fears because of language barriers, cultural unfamiliarity and distrust. We’re calling on Cambridgeshire Police to appoint a dedicated Indian Community Liaison Officer to close that gap and make reporting safer and simpler. Theft and Bulgury has been increased in Indian's homes in Cambridgeshire in recent years.
We, members of the Indian community in Cambridge and Cambridgeshire, urge Cambridgeshire Constabulary to establish a dedicated Indian Community Liaison Officer (ICLO).
Too many of us face real barriers when dealing with the police: language differences, unfamiliar systems, cultural stigma and fear of judgement. The result? Fraud, hate incidents, domestic conflict and safety concerns go unreported. Victims stay silent. Problems fester.
An Indian Community Liaison Officer would:
1. Bridge the cultural and language gap between police and Indian residents
2.Build trust so Indian people feel safe reporting crime
3.Guide Indian victims on how to report without fear
4. Strengthen links with universities, NHS teams and community groups
5.Cut under-reporting and improve safety for vulnerable Indian residents.This isn’t about special treatment. It’s about making the existing system work for a community that currently has no clear point of contact.
A dedicated liaison officer will strengthen community cohesion, raise public safety and build lasting trust between Cambridgeshire Police and the Indian community it serves.
This petition is coordinated by the Cambridge Indian Crisis Support Team (CICST), a volunteer community support group. ( GEO,TOM,JOSE,WILSON AND JOSE) It is a non-political request focused solely on community safety.
We call on Cambridgeshire Constabulary to open a dialogue with Indian community representatives and make this role a reality.
Call to Action:Add your name now. Help make Cambridge safer and more connected for everyone.
Cllr.Geo Sebastian. District Councillor.
South Cambridgeshire District Council
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The Issue
Indian residents in Cambridge and Cambridgeshire — students, families, NHS staff and elders — often stay silent about fraud, hate incidents, domestic issues and safety fears because of language barriers, cultural unfamiliarity and distrust. We’re calling on Cambridgeshire Police to appoint a dedicated Indian Community Liaison Officer to close that gap and make reporting safer and simpler. Theft and Bulgury has been increased in Indian's homes in Cambridgeshire in recent years.
We, members of the Indian community in Cambridge and Cambridgeshire, urge Cambridgeshire Constabulary to establish a dedicated Indian Community Liaison Officer (ICLO).
Too many of us face real barriers when dealing with the police: language differences, unfamiliar systems, cultural stigma and fear of judgement. The result? Fraud, hate incidents, domestic conflict and safety concerns go unreported. Victims stay silent. Problems fester.
An Indian Community Liaison Officer would:
1. Bridge the cultural and language gap between police and Indian residents
2.Build trust so Indian people feel safe reporting crime
3.Guide Indian victims on how to report without fear
4. Strengthen links with universities, NHS teams and community groups
5.Cut under-reporting and improve safety for vulnerable Indian residents.This isn’t about special treatment. It’s about making the existing system work for a community that currently has no clear point of contact.
A dedicated liaison officer will strengthen community cohesion, raise public safety and build lasting trust between Cambridgeshire Police and the Indian community it serves.
This petition is coordinated by the Cambridge Indian Crisis Support Team (CICST), a volunteer community support group. ( GEO,TOM,JOSE,WILSON AND JOSE) It is a non-political request focused solely on community safety.
We call on Cambridgeshire Constabulary to open a dialogue with Indian community representatives and make this role a reality.
Call to Action:Add your name now. Help make Cambridge safer and more connected for everyone.
Cllr.Geo Sebastian. District Councillor.
South Cambridgeshire District Council
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Petition created on 30 August 2026