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37 | Thursday, Ja n u a ry 1 9 , 2 0 1 7 | Traffic issues remain a top priority for Halton residents and police continued from p.10 Because traffic was a major concern of Halton residents in prior surveys, the latest survey asked respondents to identify the three most serious traffic problems they encounter. Distracted driving topped the list, again, indicting how significant a concern it has become for the public, while other issues include aggressive driving and speeding. Halton residents consider themselves to be generally safe from crime, with 97 per cent expressing confidence in their personal safety. Nearly eight per cent indicated they were victims of a crime they didn't report to police in the previous 12 months. Ninety-six of respondents believe Halton police are honest and fair; 96 per cent believe members are courteous and polite; 92 per cent think members have a caring attitude and 96 per cent believe HRPS members respect human rights. Ninety-five per cent of respondents indicated they were very or reasonably satisfied with the work of police (up from 93 per cent in 2012). New facilities Two major facility projects began during the last business cycle (2014-16), including construction on a new police headquarters in Oakville -- near the current headquarters at the Halton Regional Centre on Bronte Road -- with an expected opening this fall. Its design takes growth requirements for 25 years into account and includes several new, state-of-the-art spaces for training, forensics and property/evidence management. The other project was the A1 District Facility Plan, completed in 2015. The feasibility study reviewed long-term policing requirements for Milton and Halton Hills and was accepted by the Police Services Board. One significant facilities initiative, which will be undertaken in the 2017-19 period, is the site selection, detailed design and construction process for the proposed facility, as per the findings of the 1 District Facility Plan. This includes developing a financing plan to support the 2019 completion of the proposed building. When complete, the new building will provide the police with a long-term solution in keeping with the 2014 Facilities Plan Update. HRPS' ability to serve the Halton residents are also priorities. All areas will enable police to continue with its community safety and well-being model, where everyone is safe, has a sense of belonging, opportunities to participate and individuals and families can meet their needs for education, health care, food, housing, income and social and cultural expression. This plan includes a focus on: Emergency response · To ensure those in need get the right response, at the right time, by the right responders. Risk intervention · To address the criminal behaviour that most affects the safety of community members. for positive, working relationships with all community agencies, resources and partners. Social development · To assist in the continued development, education and support of all social groups in Halton Region. Halton police will reinforce the Community Safety Planning model by incorporating its principles into the service' s training, project development and ongoing initiatives. Its priorities of focus will include mental health and addictions, priority populations, traffic safety and crime. The Community Safety Plan will include collaboration and convergence of service delivery, risk mitigation, safety promotion and social development. The full 2017-19 Business Plan can be viewed on the Halton police website at www. haltonpolice.ca. 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