Even more Prince William County residents are happy with their police department, giving it higher marks than they did two years ago.
A community satisfaction survey conducted in December showed that 96% of county residents are satisfied with the police department's overall performance. That's one percentage point higher than 2018.
- 95% of residents surveyed said the police officers are courteous and helpful.
- 97% of respondents said officers are prompt
- 92% said officers treat residents fairly.
- 96% of respondents said police display a positive attitude toward residents.
- 98% of both residents and business owners say they feel safe in their respective neighborhoods.
These latest positive results are the latest in a string of community surveys, dating back to the early 1990s, commissioned by the county to get feedback about its police department.
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