How are we doing?

There is a growing body of research on people’s perceptions of fairness in dealing with law enforcement and public institutions. This research has shown that people’s perception of the quality of police encounters depends less on outcomes, but more on whether they feel treated in a fair or procedurally just way. Research has demonstrated that the four pillars of procedural justice – Respect, Fairness, Voice, and Trustworthiness – are vital for building trust and increasing legitimacy in policing. Every encounter between the Sebastopol Police Department and those we interact with is an opportunity for public feedback. All feedback is an opportunity to increase engagement, dialogue, and showcase the outstanding work and positive interactions our department personnel have each day.

We welcome all feedback. You can provide your feedback by emailing Interim Chief of Police Ron Nelson at rnelson@cityofsebastopol.gov or Police Captain James Hickey at jhickey@cityofsebastopol.gov.

We greatly appreciate your time and we look forward to hearing from our community.