Public safety

MPPS in the news

Municipalities Hit Spending Struggles With Federal COVID Relief Dollars

Jul 11, 2023 MIRS

Federal funds intended to stabilize the budgets of local communities have proven a daunting task to take down for multiple reasons, a recent policy survey by the University of Michigan found. Cities, villages and townships trying to spend the $4.4...

MPPS in the news

Study finds many election workers feel harassed. Here's what local officials say

Oct 24, 2022 Livingston Daily

The findings are contained in the spring results from the Michigan Public Policy Survey, a regular poll of all 1,856 local governments in the...

MPPS in the news

Commentary: Political violence has no place in our elections

Oct 24, 2022 Crain's Detroit Business

Elections are contentious, but in recent years they have gotten uglier, with the rise in political violence polluting our...

MPPS in the news

U-M Survey: Michigan Communities Prioritize Infrastructure with ARPA Funds

Aug 24, 2022 DBusiness.com

The University of Michigan in Ann Arbor reported in a new survey of Michigan’s local government leaders that the top spending priorities for the federal American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) funding are on capital improvements, infrastructure, and public...

MPPS in the news

UM survey: Michigan communities prioritize infrastructure with ARPA funds

Aug 24, 2022 Darik.news

The University of Michigan in Ann Arbor reported in a new survey of Michigan local government leaders that the top spending priorities for federal American Rescue Planning Act (ARPA) funding are on capital improvements, infrastructure and public...

In the Media

US agency finds no widespread fracking impact on drinking water

Jun 4, 2015 Financial Times

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In the Media

Ann Arbor City Council candidates to discuss city issues at forum

May 8, 2015 Mlive.com

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In the Media

Ann Arbor council candidates weigh in on affordable housing, police shooting, city elections

Apr 15, 2015 Mlive.com

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MPPS

Michigan local government leaders' views on medical and recreational marijuana

September 1, 2018

Natalie Fitzpatrick, Debra Horner, Tom Ivacko

This report presents information from Michigan's local government officials regarding the status of medical marijuana facilities in their jurisdictions as of spring 2018, as well as officials’ opinions on the impacts of medical marijuana on local...

Student Working Papers

The Need for Increased Police Funding in Detroit

April 1, 2017

Lucas Ryan

Detroit, for all intents and purposes, used to be one of the most thriving cities in the United States. Following the end of World War Two, the auto industry in Detroit was one of the most promising the world. In 1950, Detroit was home to roughly...

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Emergency Medical Services in Michigan: challenges and approaches among local governments

July 1, 2016

This report presents Michigan local government leaders’ concerns regarding assessments of ambulance and emergency medical services in their jurisdiction, including how these services are provided and funded. The findings are based on statewide...

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Firefighting services in Michigan: challenges and approaches among local governments

June 1, 2016

This report examines Michigan local government leaders’ opinions on fire protection services in their communities, including satisfaction with fire services and funding of fire protection at the local level. The findings are based on statewide...

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Most local officials are satisfied with law enforcement services, but almost half from largest jurisdictions say their funding is insufficient

April 1, 2016

This report examines Michigan local government leaders’ opinions on law enforcement services in their community, including the perception of problems with crime in the community, satisfaction with law enforcement performance, and funding of law...

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Local leaders say police-community relations are good throughout Michigan, but those in large cities are concerned about potential unrest over police use-of-force

February 1, 2016

This report presents Michigan local government leaders’ assessments of police-community relations, concern over the potential for civil unrest, and the use of a range of law enforcement policies, practices, and equipment in their jurisdiction. The...

MPPS, Local government fiscal health

The Michigan Public Policy Survey

April 2009

Debra Horner, Tom Ivacko

The Michigan Public Policy Survey (MPPS) is unique in the nation as the only ongoing survey of all general purpose local governments across an entire state. Its mission is to inform and improve policymaking with data not available from any other source, by surveying the state’s local...

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Crime overall as a problem in jurisdiction

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Services, Public safety, Community and Social Issues, Service demand, Police services

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Most people feel safe in jurisdiction

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Services, Public safety, Community and Social Issues, Service provision, Police services

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Public perceptions of crime have a negative effect on economic development and/or tourism

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Services, Public safety, Community and Social Issues, Service provision, Police services

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Public perceptions of crime are contributing to a decline in residential population

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Services, Public safety, Community and Social Issues, Service provision, Police services

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People feel confident that law enforcement will arrive in time to handle an emergency

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Services, Public safety, Community and Social Issues, Service provision, Police services

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Inappropriate use of force by law enforcement is an issue

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Services, Public safety, Community and Social Issues, Service provision, Police services

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Primary law enforcement agency is more effective now than 5 years ago

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Services, Public safety, Community and Social Issues, Service provision, Police services

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Most people in jurisdiction trust law enforcement officers

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Services, Public safety, Community and Social Issues, Service provision, Police services

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A significant number of people in jurisdiction are hostile towards law enforcement officers

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Services, Public safety, Community and Social Issues, Service provision, Police services, Trust in citizens

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Most law enforcement officers in jurisdiction treat all people professionally

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Services, Public safety, Community and Social Issues, Service provision, Police services, DEI

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A significant number of law enforcement officers in jurisdiction are overly strict in enforcing the law

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Services, Public safety, Community and Social Issues, Service provision, Police services

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Relationship between community members and law enforcement officers serving jurisdiction

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Services, Public safety, Community and Social Issues, Service provision, Police services

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Wildfires as a problem in jurisdiction

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Services, Public safety, Community and Social Issues, Service demand, Fire services

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Relationship between Board/Council and primary law enforcement agency serving jurisdiction

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Services, Public safety, Community and Social Issues, Service provision, Police services