Snoqualmie residents asked to weigh in on police concerns, safety

Published 11:12 am Wednesday, June 5, 2013

Crime, safety and other community concerns are the topic of an online survey launched last week by the city of Snoqualmie.

“Police Chief Steve McCulley would like to have the citizens’ perceptions of our current police services so that they can revisit their programs or practices, if any changes are needed,” explained city spokeswoman Joan Pliego, adding that no one event prompted the survey.

“We have periodic department surveys,” she said, such as the recent parks survey.

The Snoqualmie Police survey is open through June 18. It’s intended specifically for Snoqualmie citizens, but because it’s online, anyone can comment. Respondents are asked to indicate where they live, but all responses to the survey are confidential.

Questions on the survey cover how safe citizens feel in general and in specific scenarios such as walking in their neighborhoods alone at night; their perceptions about crime in the community; and how responsive they feel the police department is. Citizens are also asked to prioritize many issues, such as bicycles, dogs, lighting, skateboarding, drug use, break-ins, and various parking and traffic problems.

The survey consists of about 25 questions and includes numerous opportunities for residents to comment. Data from the survey will be used as the department considers enhanced services in the future.

To take the survey, go to www.cityofsnoqualmie.org and click the link in the “Public Input” box. For a paper copy, send e-mail to  info@ci.snoqualmie.wa.us or call (425) 888-1555 ext. 1125.  Anyone with questions or concerns for the police can reach them directly by calling (425) 888-3333 during regular business hours.