Michigan Public Policy Survey (MPPS) Fall 2015, Question 30b

Support or oppose local law enforcement agencies having military equipment in other communities in the state

Full Question Text

Recently, there has been national attention on the transfer of military equipment (e.g., body armor, armored vehicles, etc.) to local law enforcement agencies. In general, do you support or oppose local law enforcement agencies having this type of equipment in other communities across the state?

Jurisdiction Type Crosstabulation
% within Jurisdiction Type
  Jurisdiction Type Total
County Township City Village
Recently, there has been national attention on the transfer of military equipment (e.g., body armor, armored vehicles, etc.) to local law enforcement agencies. In general, do you support or oppose local law enforcement agencies having this type of equipment in other communities across the state? Strongly Support 17% 30% 27% 27% 28%
Somewhat Support 40% 25% 28% 25% 26%
Neither Support nor Oppose 21% 24% 26% 26% 25%
Somewhat Oppose 12% 7% 10% 8% 8%
Strongly Oppose 6% 6% 7% 7% 6%
Don't Know 3% 8% 2% 7% 7%