Policing phone survey
RESIDENTS living in the north of Andover are being asked what they think about Hampshire Constabulary's new style of neighbourhood policing known as Safer Neighbourhoods.
Independent research will involve 50 members of the public being randomly selected each month to answer a series of questions.
These will include inquiries about what they think the problems are in their local area, and what they think of policing.
The market research company, which is registered with the Market Research Society, will conduct the interview by telephone.
The results will be fed back to the constabulary so that any potential improvements to services can be identified.
Residents will not be asked for any information which identifies exactly where they live, just confirmation of their postcode to check they do actually live in the Andover North area.
Darius Hemmatpour, Acting Chief Inspector for Andover, said: "We are very citizen focussed and the quality of service we deliver is important to us.
"Commissioning these surveys enables us to hear how we are performing and how we might better serve those who live in Andover, by understanding and identifying the issues that affect them.
"Neighbourhood style policing was first introduced in Andover in April 2006 and still involves the traditional bobby on the beat', however, it extends itself as part of a much wider police family.
"Anecdotal feedback suggests the public are very supportive of our Safer Neighbourhoods Policing Teams.
"I would urge anyone who does receive a phone call to provide an open and honest appraisal of how we are doing and would like to thank them in advance for giving their valued time to provide this vital feedback."
3:30pm Monday 24th March 2008
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