Information Gathering

Community Conversations

The Board hosted two sessions in December 2023 with community stakeholders to solicit feedback and ideas for consideration by the Board in its strategic planning.

What We Heard

What is the biggest challenge facing our community/neighbourhood when it comes to public safety?

Mental health

  • Concern for the safety of affected individuals and impact on the community
  • Lack of capacity to provide assistance to individuals requiring mental health support

Drugs

  • Drug abuse impacts public safety and can lead to crime, poverty and violence

Traffic

  • Reduce traffic-related risks to safety

What are the policing values you would like to see strengthened in our community?

Most participants felt professionalism was a value requiring more clarity or a descriptor and that integrity encompassed all that the Service and community is about. Integrity is the most important.

Is there a value that should be a core value of the Service?

Most participants were pleased with the core values; however, some suggested that inclusivity and community be core values as well.

How can your organization contribute to a safe environment and help prevent crime in Morden?

Building a sense of community

  • Neighbourhood watch
  • Stay involved with the community

Education

  • Provide forums for individuals new to Canada to learn about traffic rules and violations
  • Organizations can open learning opportunities to the Service and Board
  • Hold conversations to prevent crime and teach staff how to respond to aggressive behaviours

Communicate

  • Interagency conversations
  • Provide more information about the role of the Board


Community Engagement Survey

The Community Engagement Survey was available in February 2023 and could be completed online. There were 478 respondents. Below are the highlights of the survey.

How likely do you think it is that the following activities occur in Morden?

  • Drug Crime                 91%
  • Theft under $5000      85%
  • Cybercrime                 83%
  • Youth Crime                80%
  • Fraud                           79%

Consider the traffic within Morden, what are the top concerns Morden Police Service should focus on in the future?

  • Speeding                     63%
  • Impaired Driving         56%
  • Distracted Driving       52%

Where should the Morden Police Service focus their efforts on in the future?

  • Community Policing    72%
  • Increasing Visibility     66%
  • Providing Education & Information about Cyber Crime         44%

Theme # 1 – Enforcing the controlled substances laws and regulations, promoting harm reduction & providing education about the drugs on the street.

Theme # 2 – Monitoring traffic within the city, with a focus on intersections and school zones.

Theme # 3 – Being visible in the community, walk the streets and be present at community events.

Theme # 4 – Making connections with youths.

Theme # 5 – Educating members on mental health issues and domestic violence.