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Unpublished Paper
Community Attitudes Regarding Public Safety in Bend, Oregon
Criminology and Criminal Justice Faculty Publications and Presentations
  • Greg Stewart, Portland State University
  • Kris R. Henning, Portland State University
Document Type
Working Paper
Publication Date
5-1-2017
Subjects
  • Crime -- Geographic information systems,
  • Geospatial data,
  • Criminal statistics,
  • Police -- Public opinion -- Effect of crime maps on
Abstract

This report provides the results of a recent community survey in Bend Oregon. The purpose of the survey was to provide feedback on the Bend Police Department's recent performance in achieving their community-oriented goals from the agency's 2015-2020 strategic plan. Most of the residents surveyed report feeling safe in the city and the police received high performance ratings for being available when needed, dealing with problems that impact public safety, and for reducing crime. Likewise, residents who had been contacted by the police during traffic stops or investigations rated these interactions positively. Specific recommendations are offered in the report with regard to further improvements that could be made in police-community relations.

Persistent Identifier
https://archives.pdx.edu/ds/psu/35630
Citation Information
Stewart, G. & Henning, K. (2017). Community attitudes regarding public safety in Bend, Oregon. Criminal Justice Policy and Research Institute, Portland State University.