Noise Investigation Report Sample

Analytical Procedure The project hypothesises that the increase in call outs for the SMPD for noise complaints is due to the strained relationship between student and non-student residents, as they have differing principle of hours of activity, different economic status and different lifestyles in general. Traditional law enforcement conducted by the SMPD to curb late night parties had initially not seen any significant improvements. The SMPD became the subject of conflicting expectations from the single family neighbourhood residents and from the student residents. The single family neighbourhood residents felt that their concerns were not heard, while the students felt that they were not treated fairly.
In an effort to combat both the …show more content…
In an effort to understand the noise calls for service on Sagewood, all calls were analysed by the SMPD and included the geospatial relationship of the complainant and the site of the noise. The results of this analysis showed that in 2007, the SMPD received a total of 92 call outs for service relating to noise complaints. By location of the neighbourhood, it was determined that one residence, which was directly adjacent to the 800 block on Sagewood, was responsible for 23 of the complaints received. The police themselves initiated 33 complaints while on patrol, 17 complaints came from residents of Sagewood and the remainder of the complaints came from the other streets bordering Sagewood. The data also showed that the 800 Sagewood block was the source of the majority of the noise, with 55 complaints received, the 900 block responsible for 29 complaints received and the 1000 block responsible for 8 complaints. This data highlighted the major source of the noise pollution. The analysis highlighted several issues relating to police response to call outs for noise complaints. Underlying issues were identified such as a lack of coordination by stakeholders, an over reliance on law enforcement’s responsibility to resolve the …show more content…
Improved oversight of maintenance proposed coordinated pick up of trash, mowing of easements and general caretaking of the street, with status reports issued weekly to residents. This was an attempt to strengthen relationships with property owners and in general have a better oversight of the community. Medium term goals proposed the inclusion of the University to assist in dealing with off campus noise, building student and community partnerships, as well as improving police and resident interactions. This proposal saw police officers and students working together to clean up the neighbourhood, disposing of years of trash and improving the presentation of the neighbourhood. Long term goals proposed continued proactive, rather than reactive policing in the areas where noise problems were highest, seeking funding for physical funding for the area, and working with student and non-student residents to improve