Residents across Hampshire and the Isle of Wight, are being asked how much they would be willing to pay to help fund policing in their communities.
A new survey launched by police and crime commissioner Donna Jones, seeks public views on future investment in policing through the council tax precept.
Ms Jones said: "Since taking office in 2021, my top priority has been increasing police officer numbers and bringing policing closer to our communities.
"The force now has the highest number of police officers in over a decade and I have reopened eight police stations, with five more planned."
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The survey asks residents to consider what level of council tax they would support to improve policing services.
Residents can take the survey by going to survey.alchemer.eu/s3/90958462/Precept-2026-27.
Currently, 41 per cent of the police budget comes from council tax, with the remaining 59 per cent from central government funding.
Ms Jones said: "I know residents want more visible policing, faster response times, and stronger neighbourhood teams.
"Delivering this requires ongoing investment in recruitment, training, technology, and infrastructure."
The survey outlines how additional funding could support more officers, better equipment, modern police stations, and improved neighbourhood policing through the Local Bobby Scheme.
The consultation is open until 11.59pm on Tuesday, December 2, and will inform the policing budget for the following financial year.
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