Elements and Performance Criteria
- Develop networks within the community
- Manage public safety awareness activities
- Need for activities is determined.
- Cooperation and support is enlisted from industry, government and the community in planning and initiating special promotions which target the identified needs.
- Representation for the organisation in public forums and community events is arranged to promote awareness and a positive public image of the organisation.
- Facilitate community group discussions and formal meetings
- Relevant information is provided to the group to facilitate its outcomes.
- Contributions are sought, acknowledged and encouraged to foster group participation.
- Strategies appropriate to the group are implemented to promote ongoing participation of all group members.
- Objectives and agendas for meetings are negotiated to assist the community.
- Meeting procedures are appropriate to the level of formality and the community context.
- Report on public safety awareness activities
- Community perceptions of organisational personnel and quality of service delivery are consistently monitored by listening to feedback, both direct and via the media.
- Public safety awareness activities are evaluated.
- Reports detailing activities, results and recommendations are completed and processed in line with organisation guidelines.