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Troutdale survey shows concerns about property crime and patrols; council moves on working-group membership amid contract talks
Summary
A 163-response public safety survey showed strong concern about property crime and calls for more patrols; council appointed a council representative to the public-safety working group and directed staff to return with a resolution on membership composition as contract negotiations with county and neighboring jurisdictions continue.
A Public Safety and Equity Advisory Committee summary of a resident survey and a council discussion about contract strategy for police and fire dominated the Troutdale City Council meeting on Jan. 28.
Shelby Staffenson, speaking for the Public Safety and Equity Advisory Committee, presented the results of a grassroots public-safety survey of 163 respondents, saying the results showed general satisfaction with fire and medical services but notable community concern about property crimes and a desire for more patrols. “We will put the survey results PDF on the city’s website so anyone can see the results,” Staffenson said.
Survey highlights: The committee reported 163 responses citywide. Respondents most frequently named property crime, homelessness and drug-related concerns as contributors to safety issues; speeding and congestion on Bucks and Troutdale…
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