Independent advisory groups
Are you willing to challenge the police to help them improve?
Are you from a diverse community and want a say on policing?
Are you passionate about voicing the needs and concerns of your community?
If the answer is yes, your local Independent Advisory Group (IAG) may be the place for you.
Be part of a two-way conversation with your local police to discuss significant incidents, influence policy and procedure and give feedback on other policing matters.
What is an Independent Advisory Group or IAG?
IAG's are a group of influential individuals from a diverse range of communities across the district. They get together four times a year to provide insight and constructive feedback to Essex Police on a variety of policing issues.
It's a place to raise awareness of issues of concern or community tension and members provide a critical analysis of policing policy and practice.
It helps to drive improvements in your police service and ultimately increase your confidence in us.
Who are we looking for?
People who feel that their community’s voice is currently underrepresented in dialogue with their local police.
People from diverse communities who may hold one or more protected characteristics, which are age, disability, gender reassignment, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief, sex, and sexual orientation.
People in professions, or parts of our society, who don’t have the opportunity to engage with police, for example, young people or members of the rural community.
Well-connected individuals who want to speak on behalf of their community and are unafraid to challenge the police where necessary.
People who want more of an insight into the way their local police can serve them.
Individuals who can commit to regular active discussions alongside other community representatives.
Meet our IAG members
Join our IAG
If you’re interested in shaping the way policing is delivered in Essex and ensuring your community has a voice, please complete our application form. Or find out more from our Diversity, Equality and Inclusion Team by calling 101, then asking for ext 130072.