Michigan Public Policy Survey Questions and Data Tables

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?

a.  Community policing (i.e., assigning officers to particular areas to build relationships with residents)

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 the County Sheriff’s Office?

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

Now, overall, how would you describe the relationship today between your jurisdiction’s Board/Council and the County Prosecutor’s Office? (among counties)

Which of the following arrangements, if any, would you support for your community? (check all that apply)

a.  Co-response teams that involve mental health professionals, but are led by law enforcement

Which of the following arrangements, if any, would you support for your community? (check all that apply)

b.  Alternative response teams that involve mental health professionals led by other departments within local government (such as the fire department or public health department), but do not include police

Which of the following arrangements, if any, would you support for your community? (check all that apply)

c.  Alternative response teams that involve mental health professionals administered by independent community groups, and do not include police

Which of the following arrangements, if any, would you support for your community? (check all that apply)

d.  Do not support these types of approaches

Which of the following arrangements, if any, would you support for your community? (check all that apply)

e.  Don’t know

Thinking about the introduction of co-responders or alternative responders as part of local policing, do you agree or disagree that alternative crisis response options could save your jurisdiction money?