PG 202-32 COMMUNITY AFFAIRS OFFICER

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2. Forward monthly report of council meetings, programs and operations to

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Deputy Commissioner - Community Affairs through borough community affairs coordinator
and
Commanding Officer, Community Affairs/Crime Prevention Section.

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1. Attend community council meetings and

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assist in stimulating and coordinating council activities.

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3. Establish personal contact with

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civic and community groups within the command
and
attend meetings as directed.

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4. Perform duties in relation to community council in addition

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to crime and delinquency prevention, as directed.

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a. Maintain liaison with

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community/youth council leadership.

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5. Act as liaison between the

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Community Council Executive Board and the commanding officer.

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6. Inform commanding officer and borough community affairs coordinator of

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all new and/or revised activities of unusual events and demonstrations.

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7. Maintain a close liaison with the management of facilities within commands where

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large events are held.

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8. Maintain an open constructive avenue of communication with other members of the service to

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allow for exchange of ideas and information regarding the community.

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9. Maintain daily contact with the community policing supervisor to combine

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efforts for attention to areas of sensitive complaints and the needs of the residents.

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10. Visit

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schools, houses of worship, hospitals and similar public institutions frequently.

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11. Investigate incidents and conditions that may lead to

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intra/inter group community unrest.

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a. Respond to disorders, demonstrations, racial conflicts or other unusual conditions resulting in large groups on the street, as directed by

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the commanding officer or other ranking officer in charge.

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12. Assist commanding officer in:

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a. Keeping members of command informed of community affairs problems.
b. Developing and implementing community affairs programs.

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13. Assist training sergeant in developing related

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police/community affairs in-service training, including the use of guest speakers.

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14. Maintain liaison with command personnel assigned to administer the Youth Service and Crime Prevention Programs

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to ensure mutual cooperation and support.

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15. Perform other community affairs duties as directed by

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commanding officer or other competent authority.

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16. Wear appropriate business attire when not performing

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duty in uniform.

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17. Administer the Safe

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Return Program.

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18. Contact every nursing home and similar facility in the command to ensure that these facilities know about and are taking advantage of

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the Safe Return Program and to describe this program at community meetings, council meetings

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19. Review the Command Post Log for the names of special category persons who have been

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reported missing in the past and
contact the families of, and/or the persons responsible for, persons with impaired memories and ascertain if they have registered with the Safe Return Program.

a. Provide information about the program if they have not registered and encourage them to register