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y� �or example, a laok at questions 3(Patrol�ing), 5(Crime U�ctims) and 30 (Unsafe Neighborhoods) shows that peop�e in neighborhoods 7, 10 and 12 feel somewhat less safe, have a h�gher incidence of crime, and/or feel there �s not enough police patralling in the area. This combin- ation of data indicates a po�entia7 area in wh�ch more extensive community contact may be made. Th�s, in turn, �ay indicate a need to reassign patrol districts or focus on citizen education in these areas. Another area is unreported crime. 4ver one-third of the people who ind�cated they had been crime victims did not report the crime �o the po�ice. This was particular7y true in the higher crime neighborhoods. This again poin�s to a need for community �ducation. In the pol�ce area no specific overall pnlicy actions are indicated. Data does support some specific operational changes� however, and these may be carried out administratively. PUBLIC WORKS As in the police areas,general ratings of services were favorabie. Unlike police several questions concerning desirability of potent�al services are included under the public works area. Following is an anaiysis, by question, of those areas where specific actian or inaction is indicated. Leaf Pickup - a large majority of users of this service believe the service Ts a good fdea and should be left as is, with pickup both in �he spring and fa11. Any action to�change this pragram at this time i5 not supported by the data. Water Quali�y - A large proportion of people believe there is a prob7em with water quality with regard to certain water bodies that can be identified from the data. It is be7ieved, however, that some con�usion may exist as to the use af any par�icular body of water and people are rating certain bodies of water poorly when, in fact, they are meant to be simply a storm water runoff area. A strong plan which identifies the �ses and proble�s of each body of water and is communicated to the public is indicated. Lawn Fertiiizers - A general �eelfng that fertilizers cause wa�er quality prob7ems is apparent, more so among �hose cioser to lakes and possibly r�ore informed on th�se issues. A large majority are not in favor of banning the use of fertiliz�r, however, and a program of public education on the use of fertilizers may be indicated. Road and Starm Sewer Condi�ions - Opinion is generally favorab7e indicating that the policy of upgrading services aniy on a petition basis is achieving reasonab7e results and should be continued. Street Lighting - While the question of satisfaction with street ligh�ing was not specifica7ly addressed, the question of safety when wa7king at night does have some relevance to the issue. Street lighting and safety are related. A more pro-active policy and program designed tQ find areas where lighting might be installed or existing lighting converted to more efficient sodium 7ights may be indicated.