How do the police exchange information with the public and who asks the questions that promote accountability within the service? Introducing Independent Advisory Groups. Michael is hosting this episode with fellow IAG chair Karen Aspley from Notts Mencap and Chief Superintendent Nick Waldrum from Notts Police.

How do communities keep functioning during emergencies?

Local Resilience Forums are responsible for planning responses and coordinating local organisations. Find out how it all works and what it means for you.

In this episode: Michael Henry, strategic director for Communities Inc and Madi Farrar, head of NLRF

Some useful links:

Nottingham & Nottinghamshire Local Resilience Forum

Government Prepare Campaign

British Red Cross reserve volunteering

Community First Responders

Today we're talking shop with Nottingham City Council's Prevent team about Internet Safety Week.What harms exist online? How does extremism work? How do we protect ourselves and our loved ones online?All that, and some of the specific events happening around Nottingham this week.Useful links:NCC Prevent Teamhttps://www.nottinghamcity.gov.uk/information-for-residents/community/community-safety/prevent-duty/East Midlands Cyber Secure | policehttps://www.eastmidlandscybersecure.co.uk/Cyber security advice for you & your familyhttps://NCSC.GOV.UKKeeping children safe online | NSPCChttps://www.nspcc.org.uk/keeping-children-safe/online-safety/Act Early (UK Gov)https://actearly.uk/