The Regina Police Service is reaching out to the public as its bi-annual Community Perception Survey gets underway for the eighth time.
Starting Sept. 2, residents may receive calls from surveyors using randomly selected postal codes. The survey, carried out by Prairie Research Associates on behalf of the police, is designed to collect feedback on public perceptions of policing and crime in Regina.
Surveyors will identify themselves at the start of each call and will ask questions covering seven main topics: police effectiveness, responsiveness, visibility and presence, fear of crime, trust and confidence in the service, traffic enforcement, the use of social media by the police, and the Alternative Response Officer program.
Dr. Nick Jones and Dr. Adam Vaughan, professors at the University of Regina, helped design the survey to ensure objectivity and reduce bias.
The Regina Police Service emphasized that the survey is a legitimate effort to hear directly from residents.
“We encourage anyone contacted to take advantage of this opportunity to provide feedback,” the Regina Police said in a news release.
The survey will run over several weeks, with results used to help the service evaluate programs and improve community policing strategies.
Residents with questions about the survey can contact the Regina Police Service directly to confirm its legitimacy.
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