Whitehorse RCMP are looking to the public for recommendations on policing priorities for 2022-23, through a survey that will be available until Apr. 8.

The survey allows the public to have a say in the detachment priorities and annual performance planning activities.

Justice Minister Tracy-Anne McPhee identifies policing priorities for the Yukon RCMP on a yearly basis.

The priorities are based on the work provided by the Yukon Police Council and the Department of Justice.

The Whitehorse RCMP detachment uses these policing priorities along with consultation from the community, local leadership, governments and stakeholders to ensure that local police officers focus on issues of identified importance.

“We consider a wide variety of input when we plan our priorities, and this year, we want to give the public an opportunity to contribute directly to what our priorities will be,” Insp. Lindsay Ellis, the detachment’s commander, said today.

“Calls for service, statistics and crime trends from previous years, along with community partner and stakeholder input, all contribute to guiding how the detachment allocates resources and programming.”

Survey results and the annual priorities will be shared with the public after results are reviewed and compiled.

This is the first time a survey is being employed to reach the public, and it will be available in the following ways:

• A survey monkey has been sent up and is available until April 8;

• paper copies and a drop box will be available at the detachment’s front desk; and

• an email can be sent to whitehorsefrontdesk@rcmp-grc.gc.ca for an electronic copy of the survey; when completed, it can be printed and submitted to the drop box at the detachment or emailed back.

Answers will be kept anonymous but an option for individuals who wish to be contacted is available.

“Thank you to the public for helping to shape the Whitehorse RCMP detachment priorities,” police said.