In spring 2005 the Commission conducted a countywide survey to gauge youth opinions about law enforcement. The survey came in response to concerns expressed by youth in a series of countywide forums conducted in 2003. The survey results revealed that many young people are wary of law enforcement and have a negative view of law enforcement personnel. The Commission found these results concerning and believes that the tension in youth-law enforcement may impede the ability of law enforcement to operate effectively and also puts young people at risk.