Surrey Police has launched a survey to discover children and young people’s attitudes to policing in the county.

The confidential online survey for 10 to 16-year-olds will run throughout the winter months and will be used to shape the service provided in future.

Chief Superintendent Gavin Stephens said: “We know young people’s perception of the police will significantly influence their attitudes towards us, both now and into adulthood.”

“The survey will allow us to better identify their needs and improve the service they receive from Surrey Police in order to make us more effective when making policing decisions that concern them.

“We want to provide young people with the right information at the right time in a way that is appropriate to their needs, such as advice on personal safety, drugs, alcohol, antisocial behaviour, bullying and cyber bullying.

“As a force it is important we listen to young people and improve how we communicate with them.”

Officers from across the force have been using Twitter and Facebook to spread the word of the survey.

Youth officers have also been in touch with secondary schools, scout and girl guides groups and youth organisations.

If you are aged between 10 and 16 years old and want to have your voice heard, visit svy.mk/tpdn78 to complete the survey.