Many Islanders unsatisfied with how police deal with some crimes, report suggests [Video]

The results of public survey about policing on P.E.I. have been released, and they highlight Islanders’ concerns over public drug use and ways police forces can adapt to community needs.

Some of the main takeaways from the report, Community Perceptions of P.E.I. Police Services, are that 62 per cent of those surveyed are mostly trusting of the police, while 61 per cent view them as professional.

Some concerns were also evident, with 45 per cent saying they were dissatisfied with how police handle impaired and dangerous driving.

About 41 per cent said they weren’t satisfied with how authorities deal with drug trafficking, while theft and property crimes was next on the list, with 37 per cent of Islanders unsatisfied with how those offences are treated.

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