Michigan Public Policy Survey (MPPS) Spring 2024 Sheriffs and Police Chiefs, Question 21b

Whether pre-trial diversion programs help or harm public safety in the community

Full Question Text

Q21b. Regardless of whether or not your county currently has pre-trial diversion programs (e.g., drug/alcohol treatment courts or programs, Veterans court, etc.), do you feel the use of pre-trial diversion programs in general helps or harms…

b. public safety in the community

Statewide Total
Total
Significantly help 7%
Somewhat help 48%
No effect 25%
Somewhat harm 11%
Significantly harm 2%
Don't know 7%