PEOPLE have the chance to say how they think Huddersfield should be policed.
A comprehensive view of policing in the town and Dewsbury is under way and the public can have its say.
The review, carried out by the police for the West Yorkshire Police Authority, will involve detailed talks with police employees, community groups and the public.
Surveys will be sent out and the review will be discussed at police community forums.
The review will also look at what the police do in Huddersfield and Dewsbury, how they do it and whether improvements can be made.
Project manager Chief Supt Simon Willsher said: "Public feedback is vital if we are to succeed with this project.
"Police value - and rely on - support from local communities. If we are going to try and improve policing, people and organisations have to tell us about issues that concern them.
"They should also let us know where things are working well. It is not about saving money. It is about improving an effective service."
Kirklees councillor and police authority member Clr Ian Rutter said: "We want everyone to be involved. The views of police, police support staff and our customers - the public - will be sought. The aim is to enable us to provide the right service to people."
And Huddersfield police commander Chief Supt John Holt said: "Police in Kirklees already deliver a high-quality service. But there are always ways to fine-tune things to provide a better service.
"This is an opportunity to build on our successes and ensure that we identify and develop existing good practices to deliver the most effective, efficient and value for money service to people across Kirklees."
Dewsbury police commander Supt John Cocliff said: "Best value isn't necessarily always about going for the cheapest option. Policing is a complicated issue and we wouldn't want to save money if it meant providing a poor-quality service.
"The review process is being undertaken with a completely open mind. We won't introduce changes until we're sure they will deliver real benefits to the public of Kirklees."
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