Lewiston Police Department (LPD) Community Survey 2025

Purpose:
The LPD is creating a new five-year strategic plan (2026–2030). This survey gathers input from community members about crime concerns, safety precautions, and expectations for the future of policing in Lewiston. Your responses will help LPD prioritize efforts to reduce crime, enhance community trust, and improve the sense of safety across all neighborhoods. All responses are anonymous and confidential.

We appreciate you taking a few minutes to share your input—the survey takes an average of five minutes to complete.

If you or someone you know would like to participate in this survey but may need an accommodation or assistance, please contact the City’s ADA Coordinator, Nikki Province, by email at nprovince@cityoflewiston.org or by phone at 208-746-3671. Please allow 72 hours for a response.

SECTION 1: About You

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* 1. How long have you lived or worked in the City of Lewiston?

Less than 1 year.

1-5 years.

6-10 years.

More than 10 years.

I do not live or work in the City of Lewiston.

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* 2. In what area of Lewiston do you live or work?

Not sure which neighborhood to choose? Click the link below to open a map of Lewiston's neighborhoods, then type in the address to find the right one!

👉 Lewiston Neighborhood Map

North Lewiston

Normal Hill Area

East Lewiston

Elks Addition

West Orchards

Central Orchards

East Orchards

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* 3. What is your relationship with the Lewiston community? (Select all that apply.)

Resident

Business Owner

Employee

Student

Visitor

Other (please specify)

SECTION 2: Experiences with the Lewiston Police Department

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* 4. Have you had any interactions with the LPD in the past five years? (Select all that apply.)

Yes, as a victim or reporting party.

Yes, as a witness.

Yes, at a community event or program. (e.g., Coffee with a Cop, Citizens Academy, etc.)

Yes, as a subject of an investigation.

Yes, as a random encounter. (e.g., in a store, in a park, etc.)

No. I have not had any interactions with the LPD in the past five years.

Other (please specify)

If you answered “No" to the question above, scroll down to Question #8.

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* 5. How would you rate your overall experience with the Lewiston Police Department?

Excellent

Good

Fair

Poor

Very Poor

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* 6. How well do Lewiston Police Department officers demonstrate the following qualities?

	Excellent	Good	Fair	Poor	Very Poor
Professionalism	Professionalism Excellent	Professionalism Good	Professionalism Fair	Professionalism Poor	Professionalism Very Poor
Respect and Courtesy	Respect and Courtesy Excellent	Respect and Courtesy Good	Respect and Courtesy Fair	Respect and Courtesy Poor	Respect and Courtesy Very Poor
Fairness and Impartiality	Fairness and Impartiality Excellent	Fairness and Impartiality Good	Fairness and Impartiality Fair	Fairness and Impartiality Poor	Fairness and Impartiality Very Poor
Responsiveness	Responsiveness Excellent	Responsiveness Good	Responsiveness Fair	Responsiveness Poor	Responsiveness Very Poor
Communication and Transparency	Communication and Transparency Excellent	Communication and Transparency Good	Communication and Transparency Fair	Communication and Transparency Poor	Communication and Transparency Very Poor
Problem-Solving and Follow-Up	Problem-Solving and Follow-Up Excellent	Problem-Solving and Follow-Up Good	Problem-Solving and Follow-Up Fair	Problem-Solving and Follow-Up Poor	Problem-Solving and Follow-Up Very Poor

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* 7. Have you participated in any community programs hosted by LPD?

Yes (please specify)

SECTION 3: Crime, Safety, and Community Priorities

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* 8. How safe do you feel in Lewiston overall?

Very Safe

Mostly Safe

Somewhat Safe

Very Unsafe

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* 9. What are your concerns related to crime and safety in Lewiston? (Please rank them in order of concern by dragging each topic up or down, or using the arrows to sort them. 1 = most concerning, and 7 = least concerning.)

SECTION 4: Future Goals and Expectations

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* 10. In your opinion, how important should the following priorities be for the LPD over the next five years?

	1 - Very Important	2 - Somewhat Important	3 - Not Important
Improving Traffic Enforcement and Road Safety	Improving Traffic Enforcement and Road Safety 1 - Very Important	Improving Traffic Enforcement and Road Safety 2 - Somewhat Important	Improving Traffic Enforcement and Road Safety 3 - Not Important
Building Community Trust and Transparency	Building Community Trust and Transparency 1 - Very Important	Building Community Trust and Transparency 2 - Somewhat Important	Building Community Trust and Transparency 3 - Not Important
Reducing Property-Related Crime	Reducing Property-Related Crime 1 - Very Important	Reducing Property-Related Crime 2 - Somewhat Important	Reducing Property-Related Crime 3 - Not Important
Reducing Drug-Related Crime	Reducing Drug-Related Crime 1 - Very Important	Reducing Drug-Related Crime 2 - Somewhat Important	Reducing Drug-Related Crime 3 - Not Important
Increasing the Number of Personnel for Expanded Coverage	Increasing the Number of Personnel for Expanded Coverage 1 - Very Important	Increasing the Number of Personnel for Expanded Coverage 2 - Somewhat Important	Increasing the Number of Personnel for Expanded Coverage 3 - Not Important
Neighborhood and School Outreach	Neighborhood and School Outreach 1 - Very Important	Neighborhood and School Outreach 2 - Somewhat Important	Neighborhood and School Outreach 3 - Not Important
Training on De-escalation and Crisis Response	Training on De-escalation and Crisis Response 1 - Very Important	Training on De-escalation and Crisis Response 2 - Somewhat Important	Training on De-escalation and Crisis Response 3 - Not Important
Using Technology to Improve Safety and Communication	Using Technology to Improve Safety and Communication 1 - Very Important	Using Technology to Improve Safety and Communication 2 - Somewhat Important	Using Technology to Improve Safety and Communication 3 - Not Important
Addressing Mental Health and Substance Abuse Issues	Addressing Mental Health and Substance Abuse Issues 1 - Very Important	Addressing Mental Health and Substance Abuse Issues 2 - Somewhat Important	Addressing Mental Health and Substance Abuse Issues 3 - Not Important
Improving Officer Wellness and Resiliency	Improving Officer Wellness and Resiliency 1 - Very Important	Improving Officer Wellness and Resiliency 2 - Somewhat Important	Improving Officer Wellness and Resiliency 3 - Not Important
Improving Response Times and Visibility	Improving Response Times and Visibility 1 - Very Important	Improving Response Times and Visibility 2 - Somewhat Important	Improving Response Times and Visibility 3 - Not Important

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* 11. Have you had any interactions with the LPD 911 Dispatch Center?

Yes

If you answered “No" to the question above, scroll down to Question #14.

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* 12. If you have had interactions with our 911 Dispatch Center, how would you rate their professionalism and courtesy?

	Excellent	Good	Fair	Poor	Very Poor
Professionalism	Professionalism Excellent	Professionalism Good	Professionalism Fair	Professionalism Poor	Professionalism Very Poor
Courtesy	Courtesy Excellent	Courtesy Good	Courtesy Fair	Courtesy Poor	Courtesy Very Poor

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* 13. Did the dispatcher resolve your concern or connect you with the right help?

Not at all.

Slightly.

Somewhat.

Mostly.

Completely.

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* 14. What improvements would most increase your sense of safety in Lewiston?

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* 15. How do you prefer that LPD communicate with the public? (Select all that apply.)

Social Media (i.e. Facebook, Instagram, etc.)

Email/Newsletter

City Website

LPD Podcast

Local News Outlets

Community Meetings and/or Town Halls

Other (please specify)

SECTION 5: Final Thoughts

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* 16. How can LPD build stronger relationships with the community?

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* 17. Please share any additional comments, ideas, or feedback for the LPD.

Thank you for participating in our survey!
Your feedback will directly inform the Lewiston Police Department's 2026-2030 Stragic Plan. Together, we can build a safer, stronger, and more connected Lewiston.

Lewiston Police Department (LPD) Community Survey 2025

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* 1. How long have you lived or worked in the City of Lewiston?

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* 2. In what area of Lewiston do you live or work? Not sure which neighborhood to choose? Click the link below to open a map of Lewiston's neighborhoods, then type in the address to find the right one!👉 Lewiston Neighborhood Map

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* 3. What is your relationship with the Lewiston community? (Select all that apply.)

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* 4. Have you had any interactions with the LPD in the past five years? (Select all that apply.)

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* 5. How would you rate your overall experience with the Lewiston Police Department?

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* 6. How well do Lewiston Police Department officers demonstrate the following qualities?

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* 7. Have you participated in any community programs hosted by LPD?

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* 8. How safe do you feel in Lewiston overall?

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* 9. What are your concerns related to crime and safety in Lewiston? (Please rank them in order of concern by dragging each topic up or down, or using the arrows to sort them. 1 = most concerning, and 7 = least concerning.)

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* 10. In your opinion, how important should the following priorities be for the LPD over the next five years?

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* 11. Have you had any interactions with the LPD 911 Dispatch Center?

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* 12. If you have had interactions with our 911 Dispatch Center, how would you rate their professionalism and courtesy?

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* 13. Did the dispatcher resolve your concern or connect you with the right help?

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* 14. What improvements would most increase your sense of safety in Lewiston?

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* 15. How do you prefer that LPD communicate with the public? (Select all that apply.)

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* 16. How can LPD build stronger relationships with the community?

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* 17. Please share any additional comments, ideas, or feedback for the LPD.

* 2. In what area of Lewiston do you live or work?

Not sure which neighborhood to choose? Click the link below to open a map of Lewiston's neighborhoods, then type in the address to find the right one!

👉 Lewiston Neighborhood Map