Michigan Public Policy Survey (MPPS) Fall 2015, Question 28

Concern that a major incident of civil unrest connected to police use of force could happen in jurisdiction

Full Question Text

In the past year, there have been a number of high-profile incidents of civil unrest across the country, often revolving around police use of force, as in Ferguson, Missouri, and Baltimore, Maryland. How concerned are you that a major incident of civil unrest connected to police use of force could happen in your jurisdiction in the near future?

Jurisdiction Type Crosstabulation
% within Jurisdiction Type
  Jurisdiction Type Total
County Township City Village
In the past year, there have been a number of high-profile incidents of civil unrest across the country, often revolving around police use of force, as in Ferguson, Missouri, and Baltimore, Maryland. How concerned are you that a major incident of civil unrest connected to police use of force could happen in your jurisdiction in the near future? Not at all concerned 30% 62% 36% 64% 57%
Not very concerned 50% 30% 37% 28% 32%
Somewhat concerned 17% 5% 22% 6% 8%
Very concerned 2% 1% 4% 1% 2%
Don't Know 2% 2% 0% 1% 2%