Michigan Public Policy Survey Questions and Data Tables

Q37a.  In general, in cases where there is evidence of criminal misconduct by local law enforcement, who do you think should prosecute the offense? 

a. The County Prosecutor

Q37b.  In general, in cases where there is evidence of criminal misconduct by local law enforcement, who do you think should prosecute the offense?

b. The Michigan Attorney General's Office 

Q37c.  In general, in cases where there is evidence of criminal misconduct by local law enforcement, who do you think should prosecute the offense? 

c. The U.S. Attorney's Office

Q43e.  Thinking about the introduction of co-responders or alternative responders as part of local policing, do you agree or disagree with the following statements?

e. An alternative responder program would help address our office’s or department's staffing challenges.

Overall, do you believe the size of the workforce in the County Sheriff's Office  working in your jurisdiction is sufficient to deliver the needed law enforcement services?

Overall, do you believe the size of the workforce in the local police agencies working in your jurisdiction is sufficient to deliver the needed law enforcement services (if applicable)?

Overall, do you believe the size of the workforce in the County Prosecutor's Office working in your jurisdiction is sufficient to deliver the needed law enforcement services? (among counties)

To the best of your knowledge, how much of a problem, if at all, is recruiting qualified officers for the primary law enforcement agency serving your jurisdiction? (among jurisdictions which report providing law enforcement services directly or indirectly)

To the best of your knowledge, how much of a problem, if at all, is retaining current officers for the primary law enforcement agency serving your jurisdiction?  (among jurisdictions which report providing law enforcement services directly or indirectly)

To the best of your knowledge, how much of a problem, if at all, is poaching (i.e., officers leaving for positions with other local agencies)  for the primary law enforcement agency serving your jurisdiction?  (among jurisdictions which report providing law enforcement services directly or indirectly)

To the best of your knowledge, how much of a problem, if at all, is officer morale for the primary law enforcement agency serving your jurisdiction?  (among jurisdictions which report providing law enforcement services directly or indirectly)

To the best of your knowledge, how much of a problem, if at all, are negative public interactions or perceptionsfor the primary law enforcement agency serving your jurisdiction?  (among jurisdictions which report providing law enforcement services directly or indirectly)

To the best of your knowledge, how much of a problem, if at all, is lack of professional development and/or ongoing training for the primary law enforcement agency serving your jurisdiction?  (among jurisdictions which report providing law enforcement services directly or indirectly)

To the best of your knowledge, how much of a problem, if at all, is too much required training for the primary law enforcement agency serving your jurisdiction?  (among jurisdictions which report providing law enforcement services directly or indirectly)

To the best of your knowledge, how much of a problem, if at all, are the following personnel issues for the primary law enforcement agency serving your jurisdiction?

If additional resources were available, which of the following, if any, do you think would most help your primary law enforcement agency recruit additional personnel and/or retain current personnel? (check all that apply) (among jurisdictions that report any problems with recruitment and/or retention)

If additional resources were available, which of the following, if any, do you think would most help your primary law enforcement agency recruit additional personnel and/or retain current personnel? (check all that apply) (among jurisdictions that report any problems with recruitment and/or retention)

If additional resources were available, which of the following, if any, do you think would most help your primary law enforcement agency recruit additional personnel and/or retain current personnel? (check all that apply) (among jurisdictions that report any problems with recruitment and/or retention)

If additional resources were available, which of the following, if any, do you think would most help your primary law enforcement agency recruit additional personnel and/or retain current personnel? (check all that apply) (among jurisdictions that report any problems with recruitment and/or retention)

If additional resources were available, which of the following, if any, do you think would most help your primary law enforcement agency recruit additional personnel and/or retain current personnel? (check all that apply) (among jurisdictions that report any problems with recruitment and/or retention)

If additional resources were available, which of the following, if any, do you think would most help your primary law enforcement agency recruit additional personnel and/or retain current personnel? (check all that apply) (among jurisdictions that report any problems with recruitment and/or retention)

If additional resources were available, which of the following, if any, do you think would most help your primary law enforcement agency recruit additional personnel and/or retain current personnel? (check all that apply) (among jurisdictions that report any problems with recruitment and/or retention)

If additional resources were available, which of the following, if any, do you think would most help your primary law enforcement agency recruit additional personnel and/or retain current personnel? (check all that apply) (among jurisdictions that report any problems with recruitment and/or retention)

If additional resources were available, which of the following, if any, do you think would most help your primary law enforcement agency recruit additional personnel and/or retain current personnel? (check all that apply) (among jurisdictions that report any problems with recruitment and/or retention)

If additional resources were available, which of the following, if any, do you think would most help your primary law enforcement agency recruit additional personnel and/or retain current personnel? (check all that apply) (among jurisdictions that report any problems with recruitment and/or retention)