Police mailing out surveys to the public, Results available this spring

Posted Feb 16, 2012 By EMC News

EMC news - The Ottawa police are seeking public input through the 2012 public survey on policing services.

The survey will solicit residents' perceptions on safety, crime, community priorities, and police performance.

Throughout February, a random sampling of 8,000 Ottawa households will be invited by mail to complete the 2012 public survey online through a secure online portal. Only those who were randomly selected to complete the survey will be able to participate.

"The public survey will ask respondents for their opinions on the level of crime in their neighbourhoods, their concerns and their feedback on services provided by our Service," said police Chief Vern White. "The results of the survey will help us improve our quality of service and ensure the needs of Ottawa residents are addressed."

The information collected from the public survey will also assist the police department in identifying public concerns and priorities for the upcoming 2013-15 business plan.

Results of the survey will be available in the spring.