Victoria Police has recently launched the Neighbourhood Policing model, which is focused on reconnecting with the community.
After the past couple years of COVID-19, police see it as a good opportunity to reconnect with the community and help foster trust and confidence in the force.
Kyabram police have established a local safety committee, which brings together various community groups, the local council, hospital and major retail outlets.
Senior Sergeant Paul Gordon says the committee plans to meet on a monthly basis to identify and discuss any issues within the community.
“Any issues discussed will go on what we call a community issues register and then we work out the best way to address those issues or safety concerns,” he said.
“If people have any issues or concerns please come speak to us. Whether it be at the station or when we are out on patrol.
“We are looking to get back to our grass-roots of policing. Getting out on the street and talking to community members on a face-to-face basis as we are entering the recovery stage of the pandemic.”
Police are asking the community to participate in the Annual Victoria Police Community Sentiment Survey, which ends on April 30.
The survey is the biggest Victoria Police has ever conducted, and takes only four minutes to complete.
It is anonymous and the information collated will come back to the local safety committee so it can address any issues that arise from the survey.
“We hope to identify these issues, address them, then close the loop to give feedback to the community on the outcomes” Sen Sgt Gordon said.
Results will be used to inform regional and organisation priorities along with crime statistics. Feedback will be provided in July through Eyewatch, local safety committees and the Engage Victoria platform.
If you’d like to participate in the survey, visit engage.vic.gov.au/annual-vicpol-community-sentiment-survey-2022
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