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Almost 80% of people in Northern Ireland say they have confidence in the PSNI a new survey has indicated.Almost 80% of people in Northern Ireland say they have confidence in the PSNI a new survey has indicated.
The figure is contained in a survey published on Wednesday by the Policing Board.The figure is contained in a survey published on Wednesday by the Policing Board.
The latest independent six-monthly findings of public perceptions of policing will make good reading for the police service.The latest independent six-monthly findings of public perceptions of policing will make good reading for the police service.
However, the Policing Board has said it could still be better.However, the Policing Board has said it could still be better.
More than 1,000 people were questioned and nearly four out of five said they had some, a lot, or total confidence in the ability of the PSNI to provide an ordinary day-to-day policing service.More than 1,000 people were questioned and nearly four out of five said they had some, a lot, or total confidence in the ability of the PSNI to provide an ordinary day-to-day policing service.
The figure is up 2% on the last six-monthly survey - but it falls short of the 83% target set by the Policing Board.The figure is up 2% on the last six-monthly survey - but it falls short of the 83% target set by the Policing Board.
Professor Sir Desmond Rea, chairman of the board, has welcomed the findings.Professor Sir Desmond Rea, chairman of the board, has welcomed the findings.
However, he said the fact that the target had not been achieved demonstrated that the police still had some work to do.However, he said the fact that the target had not been achieved demonstrated that the police still had some work to do.
"Increasingly, the nationalist/Catholic community is accepting the Police Service of Northern Ireland," he said.
"It is supporting it. It is joining in with this board and holding it to account in respect of district policing partnerships and in monitoring their progress against local policing plans."
The police have also welcomed the findings.The police have also welcomed the findings.
Assistant Chief Constable Roy Toner said the increase in confidence was a reflection of the hard work of officers and staff.Assistant Chief Constable Roy Toner said the increase in confidence was a reflection of the hard work of officers and staff.