Michigan Public Policy Survey Questions and Data Tables

How likely is it that your jurisdiction will change its service delivery arrangement (e.g., provided directly, indirectly via contract, etc.) for ambulance services in the next 2 years?

Which public safety unit most often provides an emergency medical response in your jurisdiction?

Which of the following best describes the staffing arrangements for fire services in your jurisdiction? Are they all volunteers (including those who may receive a stipend for fire runs, sometimes referred to as paid-on-call), all paid employees, or a mix? (Among jurisdictions that report providing or contracting for fire services)

To what extent, if any, would you say that recruitment and/or retention is a problem — either now or recently — for paid firefighters in the public safety departments that serve your jurisdiction? (Among jurisdictions reporting that paid firefighters serve their jurisdiction)

To what extent, if any, would you say that recruitment and/or retention is a problem — either now or recently — for volunteer (including paid-on-call) firefighters in the public safety departments that serve your jurisdiction? (Among jurisdictions reporting that volunteer firefighters serve their jurisdiction)

To what extent, if any, would you say that recruitment and/or retention is a problem — either now or recently — for law enforcement officers in the public safety departments that serve your jurisdiction?

Thinking about the primary service delivery arrangement in your jurisdiction for fire services, do you think your jurisdiction pays too much, about the right amount, or not enough of the total costs of services provided, or does your jurisdiction not share service delivery for fire services?

Thinking about the primary service delivery arrangement in your jurisdiction for law enforcement, do you think your jurisdiction pays too much, about the right amount, or not enough of the total costs of services provided, or does your jurisdiction not share service delivery for law enforcement?

Thinking about the primary service delivery arrangement in your jurisdiction for ambulance/EMS, do you think your jurisdiction pays too much, about the right amount, or not enough of the total costs of services provided, or does your jurisdiction not share service delivery for ambulance/EMS?

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)

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 first responders will arrive in time to handle a medical emergency 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 safe in your jurisdiction?

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 public perceptions of crime in your jurisdiction are contributing to a decline in residential population?

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?

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 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 most people in your jurisdiction trust the law enforcement officers that serve your jurisdiction?

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 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 law enforcement officers in your jurisdiction are overly strict in enforcing the law?

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?

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?