Michigan Public Policy Survey Questions and Data Tables

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 people in your jurisdiction generally feel confident that law enforcement will arrive in time to handle an emergency?

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

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 five years ago?

To what extent, if any, would you say violent crimes (e.g., rape, assault, homicide, etc.)  are currently (or have recently been) a problem in your jurisdiction?

To what extent, if any, would you say domestic violence / intimate partner violence  is currently (or has recently been) a problem in your jurisdiction?

To what extent, if any, would you say property crimes (e.g., burglary, vandalism, identity theft, embezzlement, etc.) are currently (or have recently been) a problem in your jurisdiction?

To what extent, if any, would you say drug crimes are currently (or have recently been) a problem in your jurisdiction?

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) a problem in your jurisdiction?

To what extent, if any, would you say crime overall is currently (or has recently been) a problem in your jurisdiction?

Now, to the best of your knowledge, how likely or unlikely is it that the primary law enforcement agency working in your community will use the following practices in the near future, or are they already being used?

b.  A civilian oversight board that advises the law enforcement agency 

Now, to the best of your knowledge, how likely or unlikely is it that the primary law enforcement agency working in your community will use the following practices in the near future, or are they already being used? 

c.  Proactively making policing policies available for public review (e.g., on department or local government website)

Now, to the best of your knowledge, how likely or unlikely is it that the primary law enforcement agency working in your community will use the following practices in the near future, or are they already being used?

d.  Policies mandating independent investigations into officer-involved injuries or deaths

Now, to the best of your knowledge, how likely or unlikely is it that the primary law enforcement agency working in your community will use the following practices in the near future, or are they already being used?

e.  Training for law enforcement officers in any of the following:  de-escalation tactics, cultural understanding, and/or bias awareness

Now, to the best of your knowledge, how likely or unlikely is it that the primary law enforcement agency working in your community will use the following practices in the near future, or are they already being used? 

f.  Policies for recruiting or retaining a law enforcement workforce that reflects the racial and/or ethnic composition of your jurisdiction

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

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?

To what extent do you agree or disagree that you are concerned that a major incident of civil unrest connected to police use of force could happen in your jurisdiction in the near future? 

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 most people in your jurisdiction want fewer law enforcement officers patrolling their neighborhoods.?

Now, overall, how would you describe the relationship today between your jurisdiction’s Board/Council and local police departments?

We’d like to ask more broadly about your opinion of the state of our democracy as a system of government. Think about things like free and fair elections, rule of law, an unbiased free press, balanced relationships between levels and branches of government, ethical and transparent governance, an informed and engaged electorate, etc.  On a scale from 1 to 10, where 1 is a total breakdown of democracy and 10 is perfectly functioning democracy, how would you rate the functioning of democracy today in your jurisdiction? 

We’d like to ask more broadly about your opinion of the state of our democracy as a system of government. Think about things like free and fair elections, rule of law, an unbiased free press, balanced relationships between levels and branches of government, ethical and transparent governance, an informed and engaged electorate, etc.  On a scale from 1 to 10, where 1 is a total breakdown of democracy and 10 is perfectly functioning democracy, how would you rate the functioning of democracy today in the State of Michigan? 

We’d like to ask more broadly about your opinion of the state of our democracy as a system of government. Think about things like free and fair elections, rule of law, an unbiased free press, balanced relationships between levels and branches of government, ethical and transparent governance, an informed and engaged electorate, etc.  On a scale from 1 to 10, where 1 is a total breakdown of democracy and 10 is perfectly functioning democracy, how would you rate the functioning of democracy today in the United States?  

Q14a. Would you say your jurisdiction has too much, too little, or the right amount of single-family housing?