Norfolk Police Authority

Independent Advisory Group

Role description

The Independent Advisory Group (IAG) is a community led group who independently advise Norfolk Constabulary and Norfolk Police Authority. It 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 also helps the police and police authority to gain a better understanding of the different effects that their policies and functions can have on various communities.

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

• Attend meetings of the group as and when necessary, as well as working groups / sub groups
• Share your personal knowledge, awareness and experience of community issues within the group
• Provide advice to the police to help them monitor the quality of service they provide to the diverse communities of Norfolk with particular emphasis on
  • Hate crime
  • Advising on critical/major incidents
  • Advising on Policies and procedures
  • Monitoring Data in relation to Stop and Account

Key knowledge and skills

It is important for you to be able to:

• Express and explain your own views to others
• Listen and consider other people's views
• 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
• Contribute the time, energy and commitment to attend regular meetings

IAG articles:

IAG - Information Leaflet (PDF 20777k)

01-May-08

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