Whitehorse RCMP are looking to the public for recommendations on policing priorities for 2023-2024, through a survey that’s available until March 3.

This is the second year the detachment has used a survey to seek input from the public.

The questionnaire allows those who live in Whitehorse to have a say in the detachment priorities and annual performance planning activities.

The Justice minister identifies policing priorities for the Yukon RCMP on a yearly basis, with the choices based on the work provided by the Yukon Police Council and the Department of Justice.

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

“Last year, with our first survey available to the Whitehorse public, we were pleased to hear from so many people, and gain a new perspective in setting out priorities this year,” Sgt. Dustin Grant, the acting Whitehorse detachment commander, said Tuesday.

“The top results told us that the community wants to see police engaged with investigations into illegal drug-related offences, property crime, and driving, and that has been reflected in our priorities and our actions.

“We will also continue to consider calls for service, statistics and crime trends from previous years, and community partner and stakeholder input.”

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

An online survey has been set up on the Survey Monkey website and is available in both official languages until March 3.

Paper copies and a drop box will be available at the Whitehorse RCMP detachment front desk until March 3.

A labelled drop box will be available during business hours in the lobby at the Whitehorse Chamber of Commerce, located at 302 Steele St. #101, Whitehorse, until March 3.

An email can be sent to whitehorsefrontdesk@rcmp-grc.gc.ca for an electronic copy of the survey; when completed they can be printed and submitted to a drop box or emailed back.

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