Victoria Police is inviting locals to share their thoughts on what they want from police.
The Victoria Police Community Sentiment Survey – now in its third year – launched this month and is open until midnight on May 31.
More than 1600 people completed the survey on its first day.
Police said the survey is aimed at ensuring the force remains agile, responsive and visible in addressing local needs.
Respondents are asked about their local community safety concerns, recent interactions and engagement preferences with police and what more the force can do to improve community safety.
Results are used as part of Victoria Police’s back-to-basics Neighbourhood Policing initiative to help police develop local responses to key community safety issues.
When issues are more complex police work with local councils, community groups and government agencies.
The Victoria Police Community Sentiment Survey is quick, anonymous and can be completed on the Engage Victoria website with accessible survey formats available this year.
Service Delivery Transformation Command Assistant Commissioner Mick Frewen said the survey provides Victorians with an opportunity to be part of local decision-making processes, targeting the drivers of crime and key community safety concerns.
“We want to hear from Victorians of all backgrounds. The more people who take part, the clearer picture we will have,” he said.
A summary of results will be published on the Engage Victoria website with local summaries to be available on local Eyewatch pages.
Details: engage.vic.gov.au/vicpol-2024.
