1984 (9): The surveillance state

Isn't this how it all started?

"The guidance focuses on ...

Better use of local data - including better sharing of info and feedback from police, neighbourhood wardens and community workers.

Councils should look to bring together all key players the community - from local government agencies, the police, community and faith groups - who can come together to address issues should they arise and who will then keep a watchful eye on tension levels across the community on an ongoing basis.

[And] also encourages authorities to think about possible 'triggers' and take action by:

Monitoring racist, religious and other criminal incidents closely, looking at where and when they occur and then taking action to resolve tensions that may follow.

Countering rumours and scaremongering with myth busting info setting out the facts.

Working with local media to ensure that reporting of local issues is balanced and does not exacerbate tensions

Working closely with young people in the community from all different faith and cultural groups

Developing greater awareness that increased globalisation means international issues can play out at local level with the potential to threaten cohesion."

H/t Snafu.

See also here!