Independent Advisory Group
The Independent Advisory Groups (IAGs) allow our communities to work with us to help improve our services. They advise on policing issues that may cause concern to local people and communities.
IAG members are volunteers from our communities and from various backgrounds interested in policing and its effect on our communities. They offer independent advice.
The purpose of an IAG
IAGs have a vital role in helping us build trust, confidence and better relationships, especially with our diverse communities and help ensure our policing style reflects the needs of the communities.
Aims of the IAG
- To provide constructive independent advice to the police about better delivery of their service
- To enable South Yorkshire Police to develop policies and procedures that are accessible and transparent
- To act as a ‘critical friend’ to South Yorkshire Police in all aspects of interaction between police and the local communities
- To build trust, confidence and better relationships, especially with our diverse communities
IAG locations
South Yorkshire Police have four district-based IAGs. Click on the links for more information:
There are two further advisory groups:
- Football Unit IAG
- Stop and Search IAG
How to become an IAG member
We are keen to expand the membership of the IAGs. We would like to hear from people from various backgrounds, gender, disability, age, race, religion/belief and sexual orientation.
IAG members are expected to represent their communities and be willing and capable of engaging them effectively. The IAGs meet every three months in the evenings.
South Yorkshire Police may seek the involvement of members of the IAGs outside of the meetings to look at other themes raised for the IAGs to scrutinise.
You can apply to be part of an IAG if you:
- Live or work in South Yorkshire
- Are not connected to the police service in any way
- Are willing to have a voice in the community
Please email us completed and signed forms that you can download at the end of the page.
South Yorkshire Police will forward your completed application form to the IAG chairperson in your area:
- Please ensure that all sections are fully completed
- You will be contacted upon receipt of your application