After surveying 1,000 Windsor and Amherstburg residents, Windsor Police say the overwhelming majority of respondents reported a positive impression of the service.
Ninety per cent of Windsor residents and 89 per cent of those in Amherstburg said their perception of positive overall, and three-quarters of Windsorites and 94 per cent of Amherstburg residents feel safe in their communities.
"We thank everyone who took the time to respond to our survey and share constructive feedback," said Police Chief Jason Bellaire. "This input helps ensure we understand our community's needs and concerns so we can effectively deploy resources and deliver results."
Windsor Police say the survey also highlighted broader trends and challenges for the police service.
Respondents in both municipalities cited drug issues, poverty and homelessness as major concerns over the next three years. They also named crime, population growth, and mental health issues.
Forty-six per cent of respondents in Windsor want police to focus more on guns and gangs, 42 per cent said traffic violations should be a priority, while another 41 per cent said repeat offenders.
In Amherstburg, 44 per cent think the police's top priority should be traffic enforcement, and 43 per cent said repeat offenders and cybercrime.
