This Short Survey Could Have a Big Impact in Hamilton Twp., NJ

Officials in one Atlantic County municipality are turning to the public to see how its police department can better serve its residents.

Hamilton Township Police Seek Public Feedback

The Township of Hamilton Police Department has partnered with Stockton University for a poll that seeks to learn more about the interactions and experiences between law enforcement and those in the community.

The survey, which takes just a few minutes to complete, asks questions about cops, emergency dispatch services, and crime in the area.

In other words, if you are sick and tired of people running red lights, speeding on the Black Horse Pike through Mays Landing, or you have concerns about unruly teenagers, here's your chance to let your voice be heard.

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Some sample questions include the following:

• To what extent do you feel safe in your community when you are outside alone during the day?
• Do Township of Hamilton police officers treat people fairly?
• Are you satisfied with the overall performance of the Township of Hamilton Police Department?

All answers in the survey are anonymous and you can end the survey at any time.

Township Hopes Survey Will Guide Future Efforts

The department says,

We hope to use the survey results to plan our efforts in the future. We also hope to share our lessons with other police departments to support their community policing activity.

If you are over the age of 18, click here to take the survey.

Chris Coleman, a South Jersey native, is the brand manager for WPG Talk Radio 95.5 FM and afternoon on-air personality on WPUR Cat Country 107.3 in Atlantic City, NJ. He joined the station in February 1998 and covers news, events, and stories of interest across Southern New Jersey for Townsquare Media. Story tips can be sent to chris.coleman@townsquaremedia.com .