Positive results from policing and safety survey

The City of Moose Jaw Board of Police Commissioners recently released results from their 2012 Policing and Community Safety Survey that was initiated earlier this year. In March, the survey was initiated to help gauge priorities of the community towards policing services and as the results were received, they became the building blocks of establishing goals, objectives and future planning initiatives. Framework Partners conducted confidential surveys by randomly selected telephone contacts and online. Apparently the general satisfaction overall appears “extremely positive” with a score of 79% but there were a few areas of concern identified that included impaired driving, playground and school zone safety, district drivers and drug trafficking. Traffic speeding on Highway #1 through Moose Jaw also rated as a concern but respondents felt that photo radar would help to reduce the number of accidents. Chair of the Board of Police Commissioners, Mayor Glenn Hagel comments that he was “pleased to see that Moose Javians have a high level of satisfaction with Moose Jaw Police Services and that they see our approach to policing is appropriate to our community.” The Board and Police Service is using the results as a jumping off point for future discussions on upcoming strategies and priorities to move the community forward in better safety and policing needs. Chief of Police, Dale Larsen said, “The Policing and Community Safety Survey was an excellent gauge to ensure that the Police Service’s resources are aligned and will continue to be aligned with community expectations. Strength in relationships is the cornerstone of our strategic plan; it is amazing to see the positive impact the efforts of our staff and community partners are having on safety in our city – Moose Jaw is a great place to live!” 81% of respondents that answered the survey say they feel safe within the community.