North East residents asked for their views on policing in the area

People living in the North East have been asked to take a survey to give their thoughts on the standards of policing in their area.

The Police Scotland 'Your Police' questionnaire for 2020-2021 is now available to fill out.

It asks communities across the region to give their opinion about topics such as the response to coronavirus, public confidence and the perception of crime in the local areas.

Divisional Commander Chief Superintendent George Macdonald said: "The survey is open throughout the year to help us identify and understand people’s opinion of their local police service, as well as any concerns about safety and wellbeing in their area. During these challenging times and beyond, I would strongly urge people to take the time now to give us your views and opinions as your feedback will ensure that our approaches to policing are relevant and supporting the communities we serve.

“We have maintained a strong level of public confidence in Scottish policing over the past few months and we value the strong relationships we have with our communities. The survey takes no longer than 10 minutes to complete, so in the time it takes to have a quick cup of tea, you can play a crucial role in shaping our services for the North East and beyond.”

You can complete the survey over the phone by calling 07717 150 296 and leaving a message. A member of the survey team will then call you back.

You can also complete it online at consult.scotland.police.uk/surveys/your-police-2020-2021/

A British Sign Language version is also available at: consult.scotland.police.uk/surveys/your-police-bsl/