BROKEN ARROW, Okla. — The Broken Arrow police department wants to know what people think.
The department scheduled two forums, one on April 25, and another on April 29 to give people a chance to speak their mind about policing in their city.
2 News Oklahoma attended the April 25 meeting, to hear what citizens have on their mind.
Theresa Williamson, who's lived in Broken Arrow 42 years, said she's "pleased," with the department, but doesn't think it is perfect. She took the meeting as an opportunity to learn.
"It’s not fair for me to be judgmental without having been there on the scene, and seeing what was happening," Williamson said.
Chief Brandon Berryhill is preparing for the next bond, and trying to be proactive as the city grows. The department hired Matrix Consulting Group to help guide the future.
"We’re the most public representatives of city government there is," Berryhill said.
Only eight people attended the April 25 meeting. Most of them generally support the department. Some of the things they supported included adding mental health officers, as well as getting officers out and about at public events.
Chief Berryhill tells 2 News an online-survey is also going to be available. They're hoping to get 500-600 responses.
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