Fall 2015

To what extent do you agree or disagree that people generally feel confident that law enforcement will arrive in time to handle an emergency in your jurisdiction?

Some people think that in order to prevent crime, it is important for law enforcement agencies to maximize surveillance, as through the use of dashboard cameras, body cameras, and public surveillance, even if this threatens personal privacy. Others think it is more important to ensure personal privacy, even if that might raise the risk of crime. How do you think the leaders of the primary law enforcement agency that serves your jurisdiction feel about the trade-offs between protecting privacy and ensuring public safety?

To the best of your knowledge, how likely or unlikely is it that the primary law enforcement agency serving your jurisdiction will use the following equipment or practices in the near future, or are they already being used?

e. Citizen notification systems (to alert residents of weather-related or man-made emergencies)

To the best of your knowledge, how likely or unlikely is it that the primary law enforcement agency serving your jurisdiction will use the following equipment or practices in the near future, or are they already being used?

d. Other public surveillance cameras (e.g., on buildings, streetlights, etc.)

To the best of your knowledge, how likely or unlikely is it that the primary law enforcement agency serving your jurisdiction will use the following equipment or practices in the near future, or are they already being used?

To the best of your knowledge, how likely or unlikely is it that the primary law enforcement agency serving your jurisdiction will use the following equipment or practices in the near future, or are they already being used?

b. Dashboard cameras

To the best of your knowledge, how likely or unlikely is it that the primary law enforcement agency serving your jurisdiction will use the following equipment or practices in the near future, or are they already being used?

a. Unmanned aerial vehicles (i.e., drones)

To the best of your knowledge, how likely or unlikely is it that the primary law enforcement agency serving your jurisdiction will use the following equipment or practices in the near future, or are they already being used?

f. Data-driven policing/crime mapping

Thinking about the primary law enforcement agency that serves your jurisdiction, overall, how would you describe the relationship today between community members and the law enforcement officers?

To what extent do you agree or disagree that a significant number of law enforcement officers in your jurisdiction are overly strict in enforcing the law?

To what extent do you agree or disagree that most law enforcement officers in your jurisdiction treat all people professionally regardless of their race, ethnicity, gender, or other characteristics?

To what extent do you agree or disagree that a significant number of people in your jurisdiction are hostile towards the law enforcement officers that serve your jurisdiction?

To what extent do you agree or disagree that most people in your jurisdiction trust the law enforcement officers that serve your jurisdiction?

To what extent do you agree or disagree that the primary law enforcement agency that serves your jurisdiction is more effective now than it was 5 years ago?

To what extent do you agree or disagree that inappropriate use of force by law enforcement in your jurisdiction is (or has recently been) an issue?

Thinking about the primary law enforcement agency that serves your jurisdiction, overall, how would you describe the relationship today between your Board/Council and the law enforcement agency?

To what extent do you agree or disagree that public perceptions of crime in your jurisdiction are contributing to a decline in residential population?

To what extent do you agree or disagree that public perceptions of crime in your jurisdiction have a negative effect on economic development and/or tourism?

To what extent do you agree or disagree that most people feel safe in your jurisdiction?

Thinking about law enforcement issues, to what extent, if any, would you say crime overall in your jurisdiction is currently (or has recently been) a problem in your jurisdiction?

Thinking about law enforcement issues, to what extent, if any, would you say public-order offenses (e.g., DUI, weapons violations, disorderly conduct, traffic violations, etc.) are currently (or have recently been) problems in your jurisdiction?

Thinking about law enforcement issues, to what extent, if any, would you say drug crimes (e.g., possession, manufacturing, distribution, etc.) are currently (or have recently been) problems in your jurisdiction?

Thinking about law enforcement issues, to what extent, if any, would you say property crimes(e.g. burglary, vandalism, identity theft, embezzlement, etc.) are currently (or have recently been) problems in your jurisdiction?

Thinking about law enforcement issues, to what extent, if any, would you say violent crimes (e.g., rape, assault, homicide, etc.) are currently (or have recently been) problems in your jurisdiction?

To what extent do you agree or disagree that EMS services in your jurisdiction are more effective now than they were 5 years ago?

To what extent do you agree or disagree that most people feel confident that first responders will arrive in time to handle a medical emergency in your jurisdiction?

To what extent do you agree or disagree that fires services in your jurisdiction are more effective now than they were 5 years ago? (excluding jurisdictions that do not provide/contract for fire services)

To what extent do you agree or disagree that most people feel confident that fire services will arrive in time to handle a fire in your jurisdiction? (excluding jurisdictions that do not provide/contract for fire services)

Thinking about fire and medical issues, to what extent, if any, would you say distance to the nearest hospital is currently (or has recently been) a problem in your jurisdiction?

Thinking about fire and medical issues, to what extent, if any, would you say other medical emergencies are currently (or have recently been) problems in your jurisdiction?