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Just wondered if anyone would like to comment on the following scenario: Individual rings up local constabulary to report an incident concerned with criminal damage. They provide their name, address and details of the incident and are told to report any further incidents straight away (at which point a patrol car will be sent out). Approximately 4 weeks after the incident, individual receives a research questionnaire addressed to 'The Occupier' which states 'Our records show that you recently contacted the police about an incident of disorder or anti social behaviour. The purpose of this questionnaire is to obtain your views about the quality of the service you received from an officer who visited you shortly after you reported the incident. The questionnaire has been sent to a number of people and is anonymous'. At the end of a questionnaire is a tick box that states 'if you would like to take part in further research do not forget to leave your name, address and telephone number'. I am sure that the purpose of this research is to improve the service that the police provide and perhaps I am either highly cynical, highly suspicious or just can't get away from the world of data protection but I would be interested to know if anyone has any thoughts on this (that's the above scenario, not my state of mind)! Thanks Krissy Welsh