A recent survey by Newfoundland and Labrador's Justice Department indicates that 73% of respondents feel less safe now than five years ago, with drug trafficking being a common concern. The survey also revealed significant distrust in police, particularly among Indigenous and LGBTQ+ communities, and concerns about police effectiveness and complaint handling.
Justice Department survey shows Newfoundlanders and Labradorians feeling less safe
Newfoundland and LabradorSt. John'sAirdrie RCMPDepartment of Justice and Public SafetyFirst VoiceGovernment of Newfoundland and LabradorRNC, Royal Newfoundland ConstabularyBernard DavisCarl Douglas SnelgroveCrimeSexual assaultLegislation
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TL;DR: Key points with love ❤️A recent survey by Newfoundland and Labrador's Justice Department indicates that 73% of respondents feel less safe now than five years ago, with drug trafficking being a common concern. The survey also revealed significant distrust in police, particularly among Indigenous and LGBTQ+ communities, and concerns about police effectiveness and complaint handling.
Trending- 1 2021: Carl Douglas Snelgrove convicted of sexual assault.
- 2 2022: First Voice produced a report detailing how to address systemic policing problems.
- 3 2023: Police transformation working group formed.
- 4 March (recent): Government passed legislation to establish a new process for police misconduct.
- 5 Monday: Survey results released by Justice Department.
- The survey highlights a need for police to build greater trust and improve community safety
- Leading to prioritized suggestions like additional support for front-line officers
- Ongoing efforts by the working group to improve police services
What: A survey by Newfoundland and Labrador's Justice Department revealed that residents feel less safe and have trust issues with police.
When: Survey results released Monday; survey conducted by a working group formed in 2023; legislation passed in March.
Where: Newfoundland and Labrador, specifically 240 towns across the province, including St. John's, Corner Brook, Labrador City, and Churchill Falls.
Why: Concerns about crime (especially drug trafficking), police effectiveness, and fair handling of complaints, stemming from past incidents like the Carl Douglas Snelgrove conviction and systemic issues like racism.
How: The Justice Department's police transformation working group conducted a survey of 4,485 people, gathering opinions on safety, police trust, and effectiveness.