30/06/2005
Public confidence in PSNI increasing
A survey commissioned by the Northern Ireland Policing Board has revealed that public confidence in policing is increasing.
The April 2005 Omnibus Survey revealed 83% of respondents had some, a lot or total confidence in the police's ability to provide a day-to-day policing service for everyone in the province. This figure is up 6% since October 2004.
There is also an increase from 75% to 79% in the numbers of people who have some, a lot or total confidence in the PSNI's ability to deal with public disorder situations.
Almost three quarters of respondents were satisfied with their contact with the PSNI which is an increase of 2%, while there is also an increase in satisfaction levels with police patrols.
Welcoming today’s report, PSNI Chief Constable Sir Hugh Orde said: "While today's independent report is extremely positive, there is no doubt that there is still work to be done by police in ensuring that the service provided to the public is effective and efficient and by all members of the community in terms of supporting and assisting police make Northern Ireland safer for all."
Security Minister Shaun Woodward also welcomed the survey’s findings.
“These latest figures are extremely encouraging and it is clear that policing in Northern Ireland is moving forward,” Mr Woodward said. “The latest figures show that public confidence in policing is up as is increased satisfaction with the work of the PSNI.
“These improved figures have not happened by accident. They are the result of the efforts by PSNI officers across Northern Ireland who are working to build relationships and trust with local communities.”
However, Policing Board Vice Chairman Denis Bradley said there was still tension between what the public wanted and what the police could deliver.
"I don't think that people will ever be completely satisfied," he said. "But having said that I think that people need to keep telling us that, they need to keep telling the Policing Board that; they need to keep telling the police that."
(MB/SP)
The April 2005 Omnibus Survey revealed 83% of respondents had some, a lot or total confidence in the police's ability to provide a day-to-day policing service for everyone in the province. This figure is up 6% since October 2004.
There is also an increase from 75% to 79% in the numbers of people who have some, a lot or total confidence in the PSNI's ability to deal with public disorder situations.
Almost three quarters of respondents were satisfied with their contact with the PSNI which is an increase of 2%, while there is also an increase in satisfaction levels with police patrols.
Welcoming today’s report, PSNI Chief Constable Sir Hugh Orde said: "While today's independent report is extremely positive, there is no doubt that there is still work to be done by police in ensuring that the service provided to the public is effective and efficient and by all members of the community in terms of supporting and assisting police make Northern Ireland safer for all."
Security Minister Shaun Woodward also welcomed the survey’s findings.
“These latest figures are extremely encouraging and it is clear that policing in Northern Ireland is moving forward,” Mr Woodward said. “The latest figures show that public confidence in policing is up as is increased satisfaction with the work of the PSNI.
“These improved figures have not happened by accident. They are the result of the efforts by PSNI officers across Northern Ireland who are working to build relationships and trust with local communities.”
However, Policing Board Vice Chairman Denis Bradley said there was still tension between what the public wanted and what the police could deliver.
"I don't think that people will ever be completely satisfied," he said. "But having said that I think that people need to keep telling us that, they need to keep telling the Policing Board that; they need to keep telling the police that."
(MB/SP)
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