“Generational gap in the perception of police officers:” survey

The survey found that a third of millennials had a negative view of police, compared to 23 per cent for generation X, and 19 per cent for baby boomers.

Age aside, 31 per cent overall reported to have a “very positive” opinion of police officers in Canada, and 40 per cent said they had a “somewhat positive” opinion. Eight per cent marked down “very negative,” followed by 16 per cent at “somewhat negative” and 4 per cent were “unsure.”

The survey also found more than nine in 10 Canadians admire firefighters.

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