Survey Results Focus on Boosting Neighborhood Association Participation and Traffic Enforcement
NOVEMBER 14, 2024
From June 1st to August 31st, the Evansville Police Department invited the community to participate in an anonymous 36-question survey. The goal of the survey was to gather feedback on how we can enhance policing services, as we work to provide the most responsive, compassionate, and responsible law enforcement agency possible. The survey was made available on our website, Facebook page, and distributed at public events and meetings.
In previous years, we reached out to 100 individuals by phone. However, this year we aimed to make the survey more inclusive by making it available to everyone, including Spanish-speaking individuals. As a result, we received 862 responses.
“The overwhelming majority of those who took the survey do not participate in Neighborhood Association meetings. We want to expand these associations and better engage with our community, and the best way to do that is through neighborhood meetings,” said Crime Prevention Sergeant Josh Brewer.
The department works to inform and involve the community through events such as Coffee with a Cop and Walking Wednesday during the summer months. To find out which neighborhood association you belong to, visit UNO Evansville. Each neighborhood association is assigned an EPD Crime Prevention Officer. Neighborhood meetings take place once a month, offering an opportunity to connect with neighbors and first responders, receive crime reports and safety tips, and learn about volunteer opportunities.
One significant concern raised was traffic enforcement. In response, the Evansville Police Department will conduct routine traffic details to enforce traffic laws and enhance safety. We encourage our citizens to keep the conversation going about what matters most to them as residents of Evansville. We are also in the process of reviewing the survey responses and reaching out to individuals who expressed interest in speaking directly with an officer.
