Emily Nelson, a ULM student and worker at North Delta Regional Training Academy and Captain Barry Teague of West Monroe Police Department examine a "Citizen Survey" at a common collection point in West Monroe.

The police department is required to conduct a survey of its citizens once every three years to maintain national accreditation. The 15-question survey covers basic background information, perceptions of the community, contacts with the police department, and experiences with crime.

Surveyors will go door-to-door in residential communities and at area businesses to collect information. Surveyors will have identification, will not solicit any form of payment, and are only to ask the questions contained in the survey form.

The surveys will also be conducted through mailings and phone contacts.

Survey dates are June 10 – 12 and June 24 – 26. The survey will also be available on the West Monroe Police Department Web site at www.wmpd.net beginning June 10 and will stay online through June 26.





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