In light of recent events, the LGiU is running its personal safety session for free.

This programme has been specially written for Councillors who want to review and improve their personal safety.

Based on sensible tips and techniques the session will enable participants to:

• Review their current personal safety arrangements
• Implement sensible safety procedures based around advice from the Police and the Suzy Lamplugh Trust
• Keep safe online.

Each delegate will receive a comprehensive handout.

This session is complemented by the “Managing Conflict” programme, which focuses on interpersonal approaches to de-fusing challenging situations.

Programme

Welcome

• Programme objectives
• Personal introductions

Principles of Personal Safety

• Dynamic risk assessment
• Routines and early choices

Personal Safety Tips

• Being out and about – walking, cycling, driving and using public transport
• Surgeries
• Visits to people’s homes

Keeping Safe

• Social media, trolls and keeping safe online
• Harassment and Stalking

Incident Reporting

• What to report
• Personal support

Session Review

• Summary, key learning points, feedback and close.

Who should attend?

This programme has been specially written for Councillors who want to review and improve their personal safety.

Trainer:

Miranda Smythe

Miranda has 30 years’ experience in helping organisations (mainly local government) to identify learning gaps, and to develop tailored, creative and relevant strategies for meeting these needs with a view of helping them meet their objectives. Miranda is also a Local Government Information Unit (LGIU) Associate Trainer and has been involved in developing bespoke programmes for Councillors including speed reading and personal safety.

In addition to her formal role, Miranda is also very involved in local community development activities, providing mental health awareness sessions for many not-for-profit organisations. She is Chair of a local homelessness charity and has been instrumental in developing and facilitating community leadership initiatives in Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire.