EVANSVILLE, Ind. (WFIE) – The Evansville Police Department has released the results of a community survey it began in June.

The community was invited to participate in the anonymous 36-question survey between June 1 and August 31.

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The purpose of the survey was to gather feedback on how EPD can improve its police services.

EPD officials say the survey results showed an emphasis on encouraging neighborhood association participation and traffic enforcement.

In response to the raised concern about traffic enforcement, the Evansville Police Department says it will conduct routine traffic details to enforce traffic laws and enhance safety.

According to a press release, the survey is conducted every two years. In previous years, EPD contacted 100 people by phone.

However, this year, the police department says they have been able to reach 862 people.

“The overwhelming majority of those who participated in the survey do not attend the meetings of the Neighborhood Association. We want to expand these partnerships and engage better with our community and the best way to do that is through neighborhood meetings,” said Crime Prevention Sergeant Josh Brewer.

To find out which neighborhood association you belong to, visit UN Evansville.

Each neighborhood association is assigned an EPD crime prevention officer.

EPD says neighborhood meetings are held once a month, providing an opportunity to connect with neighbors and first responders, receive crime reports and safety tips, and learn about volunteer opportunities.

The police department says they want to encourage citizens to continue the conversation about what matters most to them as residents of Evansville.

To view the 2024 Community Survey results, visit: 2024 Community Survey Results.

EPD says they are also in the process of reviewing survey responses and contacting people who expressed an interest in speaking directly with an officer.

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