Community engagement
A part of our communities
The AFP Community Liaison Teams exist to build positive and trusting relationships with all Australians. Over time it is hoped this engagement will help to build a strong and resilient community.
To provide you with more information about the role of the AFP’s Community Liaison Teams, a one page flyer has been created and is available in the following languages:
National Engagement Framework
Community Liaison Teams are guided in their work by the AFP’s National Community Liaison Teams Engagement Framework, which is a living document that sets their purpose and priorities. Their general principles are to:
- Support the strategic and operational objectives of the AFP
- Establish and maintain community engagement opportunities that help to identify vulnerabilities negatively affecting communities
- Collaborate with individuals and organisations to further inform and support communities to be cohesive and resilient
- Enhance and compliment cross-agency partnerships and collaboration
- Raise awareness and promote the positive brand of the AFP
The COVID-19 pandemic has led to on-going engagement adjustments throughout 2020 and 2021. Specifically this means trending away from in-person engagements and the continued adoption of online platforms; which is recommended and supported by the Community Liaison Teams and stakeholders.
Examples of our work
CLTs are flexible and collaborative
- AFP National Youth Leadership Program
- AFP Airport Visitor Program
- Science, Technology, Engineering and Math (STEM) Workshops (Forensics Demonstration)
- Presenting the ‘Think U Know’ cyber-safety initiative
- Collaborations with Commonwealth and State Government partners
- Collaboration with private and public businesses, educational institutions, and sporting organisations
- Representing the AFP in appropriate community forums, events, celebrations, and commemorations
