However, there is a group called the National Sikh Police Association, which represents UK citizens of the Sikh faith who are employed as police. Right. There have been historical tensions between the Sikh community and the police for a number of reasons. One is the desire for the creation of an independent state, ideally carved out of what is currently India. That causes a bit of tension. Another major issue is that the Sikhs are required by the articles of their faith to carry a ceremonial dagger called a carpon at all times, which has led to tension between security forces at places like airports. Sikh folks have been arrested for wearing their carpon in public, and this has caused a lot of distrust aimed in both directions. Another article of faith is that Sikhs must wear a turban, which is a problem for some branches of the police who are required to wear bulletproof helmets. This was an example of a situation that got resolved, where Sikh officers are allowed to wear smaller turbans that fit within their helmets. The National Sikh Police Association is an attempt to smooth out these relations and mediate in a way that's productive to both groups' interests, spearheaded by Sikh individuals who are employed as cops.