The Community has a chance to say thanks to rangers and parking patrol officers
By Lyn Fraser
USU Research Officer
Aug 12, 2008
Local government rangers and parking patrol officers are among many
workers who are often subjected to unreasonable behaviour and sometimes
violence while performing services for the community. Whilst the Union is surveying our members about these experiences of abuse, the Union would like to hear from community organisations and individuals who appreciate the work of rangers and parking patrol officers.
This may include people who have been in the following situations: Someone who takes a mobility impaired friend or member of the family to the doctor – and has been able to park in a ‘mobility parking space’ or, alternatively are upset because an unauthorised person has parked in the spot.
Or A parent or guardian who is well aware of the dangers that children face when other drivers do not take adequate care when driving or parking near schools.
Or Neighbours who are concerned about the destruction of native bush or the illegal dumping of waste in their neighbourhood.
Or A neighbour who has seen a member of the community savaged by a dog and has called on a ranger, because they don’t want to see it happen again.
Or A worker who appreciates the work of parking officers because they know what it is like to get to work late because someone parked in a “No parking zone” which caused traffic delays.
In fact, the Union is aware that many community members appreciate the work of rangers and parking patrol officers in taking action to maintain a healthy, safe and accessible environment.
Community Access Campaign For this reason the Union has launched a USU Community Access Survey to gather initial comments from the public and establish a USU/Community Access network.
More information about the USU Community Access Campaign will be loaded on the website shortly.
