Starting this week, Winnipeg residents may be contacted as the Winnipeg Police Service begins its 2026 public opinion survey.<\/p>\n
The biennial survey is being conducted by Prairie Research Associates, an independent Winnipeg-based market research firm, in partnership with the Winnipeg Police Board.<\/p>\n
The survey will be rnning until August 10, depending on response levels.<\/p>\n
The anonymous telephone survey asks residents about their views of the Winnipeg Police Service, as well as their opinions on crime and public safety in the city.<\/p>\n
Randomly selected residents from across Winnipeg will be contacted by phone, and the survey is expected to take about 15 minutes to complete.<\/p>\n
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Survey results to be shared publicly<\/p>\n
The Winnipeg Police Service said the results will help inform policing priorities and community safety initiatives.<\/p>\n
The findings will be presented at a public meeting of the Winnipeg Police Board and posted on the Winnipeg Police Service and Winnipeg Police Board websites once the survey is complete.<\/p>\n
Anyone 18 years of age or older who receives a call from Prairie Research Associates during the survey period is eligible to participate.<\/p>\n
The Winnipeg Police Service is encouraging residents who are contacted to take part and share their opinions.<\/p>\n