Both a phone and online survey were conducted this summer to gain a deeper understanding of the public's thoughts and feelings about community safety.

Phone Survey

Strategy Research Institute conducted a benchmark scientific survey of 408 residents in July 2018.

Online Survey

We also received more than 2,400 responses to an online survey between July 27 and September 10, 2018. A summary of these responses was shared with the Eugene City Council at their September 26 Work Session. 

Results

• Summary of phone survey results (July 2018)
• Analysis of online survey and comparison with phone survey (July-September, 2018)
• Qualitative answers to online survey:
  • Question 3: "Please share your thoughts about your feelings of safety in Eugene."
  • Question 17: "Are there any other outcomes that you think are important for the City Council to Consider?"
  • Question 18: "Is there anything you would like to add about community safety in Eugene?"

Still Seeking Input

We are still interested in hearing more about the community’s assessment of safety in Eugene and your priorities for outcomes. Therefore, the online survey remains open so that additional community members can provide input.

This summer, the City reached out to the community in a variety of ways to get a better understanding of people's concerns and priorities as they relate to community safety and services. 

Community Input

We attended/will attend the following events throughout the summer to discuss community safety and services. 

Event Booths:

• June 26: Farmer's Market Family Day, Park Blocks, 11 a.m.-1 p.m.
• July 10: Party in the Parks, Churchill Sports Park, 5:30-7:30 p.m.
• July 12: Touch-a-Truck, Petersen Barn, 5-7:30 p.m. 
• July 17: Party in the Parks, Maurie Jacobs Park, 5:30-7:30 p.m.
• July 19: Family Fun Night, Petersen Barn, 5:30-7 p.m.
• July 29: Sunday Streets, Downtown Eugene, 10:30 a.m.-4 p.m.
• August 5: Cal Young Neighborhood Block Party, Wesley United Methodist Church, 12-3 p.m.
• August 7: Party in the Parks, Bethel Community Park, 5:30-7:30 p.m.
• August 14: Party in the Parks, Washington Jefferson Park, 5:30-7:30 p.m.
• August 16: Family Fun Night, Petersen Barn, 5:30-7 p.m.
• August 21: Party in the Parks, Arrowhead Park, 5:30-7:30 p.m.
• September 6: 2018 Pearl Street Block Party, 5-7 p.m.
• September 7: Fiesta Cultural, Kesey Square, 5:30-8:30 p.m.
• September 9: Southwest Hills Neighborhood Association Annual Picnic, 4-7 p.m.

Speaker Series:

• July 18: League of Women Voters Wednesday
• July 24: Eugene Chamber of Commerce Board
• August 7: Eugene Rotary
• August 20: Grupo Latino Accion Directa  (GLAD)
• August 22: Jewish Community Relations Council
• September 7: Eugene Chamber of Commerce Greeters
• September 7: LatinX Alliance
• September 11: Jefferson Westside Neighbors
• September 17: Northeast Neighbors Association
• September 18: Active Bethel Neighborhood Association
• October 17: Integration Network
• October 25: Friendly Area Neighborhood Association

By working with local partners and looking for creative solutions, we've maximized our public safety resources for our growing population with its increasing needs. This work has focused on connecting people to services that help address underlying issues. 

Programs and Innovative Solutions

• Community Court
• Court Programs and Alternative Solutions
• Community Outreach Response Team (CORT)
• Funding Cahoots
• Activating Downtown Eugene with events and programs

These programs have demonstrated success in reducing arrests and the need for emergency services. They also rely on grants, one-time funding, or reallocating existing resources and need stable, ongoing funding to continue or expand.

2018

• February: City Council Work Session 
• May: City Council Work Session and Budget Committee Meeting
• July: City Council Work Session
• September: City Council Work Session - Review of Strategy and Funding Options
• December: Vote on Fiscal Year 2019 Supplemental Budget, which will include $8.6 million in community safety system funding through June 2020

2019

• February: City Council Review of Funding Options

City Council Presentations

• September 26, 2018 Work Session Webcast
• September 26, 2018 Work Session PowerPoint
• July 18, 2018 Work Session Webcast Opens a New Window. 
• July 18, 2018 Work Session PowerPoint Opens a New Window. 
• May 16, 2018 Work Session Webcast Opens a New Window. 
• May 16, 2018 Work Session PowerPoint Opens a New Window. 
• Feb. 20, 2018 Work Session Webcast Opens a New Window. 
• Feb. 20, 2018 Work Session PowerPoint Opens a New Window. 

Recent Media Coverage

• Public Safety Funding (KMTR, Sept. 28, 2018)
• City Council Eyes More Police Funds (KEZI, Sept. 28, 2018)
• Eugene City Council to commit $8.6 million to public safety (Register-Guard, Sept. 27, 2018)
• Eugene Police Release Video About Community Safety Opens a New Window.  (KEZI, Sept. 12, 2018)
   Opens a New Window. 
• Police Seek More Funding Opens a New Window.  (KEZI, Aug. 9, 2018)
• City of Eugene launches public safety survey Opens a New Window.  (Register-Guard, Aug. 4, 2018)
• Lack of patrol officers has new Eugene Police Chief facing tough problems Opens a New Window.  (KMTR/KVAL, July 11, 2018)
   Opens a New Window. 
• Eugene police chief orders review of patrol operations Opens a New Window.  (Register-Guard, July 6, 2018)