Know who to call
Establish named contacts between faith communities and local law enforcement. Make time for questions about reporting, response and the concerns that affect trust.
The practical aim: a clear contact route.Faith communities + law enforcement
People should feel safe where they worship.
Faith communities need clear contacts, practical safety plans and answers when concerns are raised. Community Safety and Resilience Councils are being developed to work on these priorities with local law enforcement.
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What a local council would work on
Know each other.
Prepare together.
Follow through.
A place of worship is also a place where people volunteer, learn, gather and care for one another. Its safety depends on listening to the people who use it and knowing who can help when a concern arises.
Prepare for gatherings
Bring community knowledge into planning for services, festivals and public events. Discuss entrances, accessibility, volunteer responsibilities and appropriate safety support.
The practical aim: an agreed local plan.Close the loop
Agree who will take the next step, when they will report back and how the community can raise what remains unresolved.
The practical aim: action people can check.Every faith community belongs in this work
The community brings its experience.
Police bring their responsibilities.
Both need space to listen, ask difficult questions and agree what they can do together. Faith leaders, congregation members, young people, volunteers and police liaison staff can all contribute.
COMMUNITY
What matters here?
Local experience
Worship and gathering needs
Concerns about safety and trust
One agreed action
A named lead
A clear responsibility
A date to report back
LAW ENFORCEMENT
What can we do?
A named liaison
Clear reporting options
Advice within the service’s remit
↳ Bring the result back to the community. Hear what still needs attention.
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What cooperation could look like
Before, during and after a concern.
A council should make the next step easier to understand. Explore these examples of how a faith community and its police liaison could work together.
These are planning examples. Local arrangements and responsibilities would need to be agreed.
A faith community is preparing for a busy festival.
Explain the gathering
Share the expected activities, access needs and questions from volunteers and congregation members.
Clarify available support
Explain the liaison role, appropriate contact routes and what can be considered in a joint planning meeting.
Walk through the plan
Identify the community lead, confirm responsibilities with each participant and set a time to review the arrangements.
CSRC welcomes people from every faith community, including those whose traditions or smaller congregations are often absent from public conversations about safety.
You can register as an individual, a faith leader, a community volunteer, a law enforcement professional or someone working in a local organization. You do not need to speak on behalf of an institution to express an interest.
There is one signup form for everyone. Tell us where you are, what you would like to contribute and what your community needs. We will review your registration before discussing participation.
Relationships need room for honest concerns.
Questions about trust, discrimination and the experience of reporting should be heard alongside practical questions about venues and events.
Use now · open templates
Plan the first conversation.
Use this worksheet to prepare a meeting between a faith community and its local police liaison. Agree a concern, a responsible person and a follow-up date. Download or print your notes to bring to the conversation.
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Your first action plan
One issue, one first action, one review.
First meeting agenda
- State the purpose and consent boundaries.
- Hear the concern from affected people.
- Separate urgent support from longer term work.
- Agree one priority and desired result.
- Assign a lead and follow-up date.
- Record what will be shared back.
Facilitator prompt
“Whose account is missing, and what should remain with a qualified service rather than this table?”
Responsibility check
- Is every partner’s authority and contribution written down?
- Who holds any personal or sensitive information?
- Who can make a decision, and who must be consulted?
- How can participants correct the record?
- Who reports back to the community?
Referral map template
For each need, record the right service, eligibility, geography, safe contact route, and last verification date. Confirm availability directly before giving a referral.
Do not enter incident narratives or personal case details here. These fields stay in this browser and are not submitted.
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Discuss local needs, who else should be involved and what you can contribute. A formal role or council requires a separate agreement.
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Your questions
Before you register.
Is CSRC for one faith?
No. The programme is being developed for cooperation across all faith communities and law enforcement. The same signup form is open to everyone interested in contributing.
Are local councils already operating?
The local council model and participation arrangements are being developed. Registration lets us review your interest and discuss the next step; it does not confirm that a council exists in your area.
Can I report an incident here?
This website collects registrations only. Contact the appropriate local emergency service, police reporting channel or support service for an incident. Do not include private incident details in the signup form or worksheet.
Does joining give me a formal role or access to police information?
No. Participation does not confer police authority, an institutional partnership or access to protected records. Each organization retains its responsibilities and information safeguards.
How can I check or withdraw my registration?
After submitting, save your private registration link or download your receipt. The link lets you check your review status or withdraw your registration.
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