Independent Advisory Group

What is the Independent Advisory Group?

The IAG is a group of local people who have an interest in policing and its effect upon different community groups. Its members provide independent advice to the police with the aim of improving the quality of policing services delivered across the county. The group has a key role to play in helping to increase the public's trust and confidence in the police, particularly amongst minority communities.

The IAG, which currently meets monthly at Norfolk Constabulary's headquarters in Wymondham, is supported by officers of the Constabulary and the Authority. The group has 15 members and their input has been sought on a range of issues, including impact assessment of policies, problem-solving of specific issues, and policing priorities for Norfolk.

Becoming a Member of the Independent Advisory Group

As a member of the Group, you will be expected to:

• Attend meetings of the group as and when necessary, as well as work in sub-groups;
• Share your personal knowledge, awareness and experience of community issues within the group;
• Provide advice to the Constabulary to help with monitoring the quality of service it provides to the diverse communities of Norfolk with particular emphasis on hate crime, critical/major incidents, policies and procedures and Stop and Search.

It is important for you to be able to:

• Contribute the time, energy and commitment to attend regular meetings;
• Express and explain your own views to others;
• Listen, consider, question and challenge the views of others in a constructive way;
• Speak on your own behalf, rather than as a group representative;
• Work as part of a team;
• Consider your own biases and prejudices;
• Make a contribution to influencing policing strategies and policies.

If you are interested in becoming a member of the Independent Advisory Group, or would like to know more about its work, please contact policeauthority@norfolk.pnn.police.uk

Independent Advisory Group Information

Independent Advisory Group Annual General Meeting 2010

The members of the Norfolk Independent Advisory Group held their Annual General Meeting on Thursday 2nd December 2010, which was attended by officers of Norfolk Constabulary, Members of Norfolk Police Authority, representatives of partner agencies and local communities.

1. Norfolk Independent Advisory Group holds AGM

   The Independent Advisory Group held its 2011 Annual General Meeting on 8 December at the Sportspark at the University of East Anglia in Norwich.

2. Independent Advisory Group publishes Annual Report

   The Norfolk Independent Advisory Group (IAG) has published its Annual Report for 2011 ahead of its Annual General Meeting on 8 December 2011. The Annual Report feeds back to communities on how the members of the IAG have helped shape the policing service delivered in the county.

3. Independent Advisory Group announces date for AGM

   Norfolk's Independent Advisory Group (IAG) will be holding its Annual General Meeting on Thursday 8 December 2011 at 6.30pm. The Group, which offers advice to the police on the effects of policies and practices on communities, invites all those interested in finding out more about its role to the AGM at the UEA Sportspark.

4. Independent Advisory Group Annual General Meeting 2010

   The members of the Norfolk Independent Advisory Group held their Annual General Meeting on Thursday 2nd December 2010, which was attended by officers of Norfolk Constabulary, Members of Norfolk Police Authority, representatives of partner agencies and local communities.

   The annual meeting provides an opportunity to raise awareness of the contribution the IAG makes to policing in Norfolk, launch the Group’s report of activity during the last year, and elect a chairperson to lead the IAG for the 12 months to come.

   For more information about the IAG Annual General Meeting 2010, please click the headline above.

5. Independent Advisory Group Annual Report 2010

   This report advises on work undertaken by the Group during 2010.

6. Independent Advisory Group Annual Report 2009

   This report advises on work undertaken by the Group during 2009.

7. Independent Advisory Group Annual Report 2008

   This report advises on work undertaken by the Group during 2008.

8. IAG - Information Leaflet

   This information leaflet provides further details regarding the Independent Advisory Group.