Now, thinking about sources of information on policing strategies and practice, in general, how much do you trust examples from law enforcement agencies in neighboring or similar communities?

Now, thinking about sources of information on policing strategies and practice, in general, how much do you trust Michigan law enforcement associations (e.g., Michigan Sheriffs Association, Michigan Association of Chiefs of Police)? 

Now, thinking about sources of information on policing strategies and practice, in general, how much do you trust national law enforcement associations (e.g., National Police Association, International Association of Chiefs of Police)?

Now, thinking about sources of information on policing strategies and practice, in general, how much do you trust universities or academic research?

Now, thinking about the overall fiscal stress in your jurisdiction today and what you expect it to be down the road — including any future financial obligations it may have — on a scale from 1 to 10, where 1 is the best: perfect fiscal health and 10 is the worst: fiscal crisis, how would you rate your jurisdiction’s overall fiscal stress as you expect it to be five years from now?

Now, thinking about the overall fiscal stress in your jurisdiction today and what you expect it to be down the road — including any future financial obligations it may have — on a scale from 1 to 10, where 1 is the best: perfect fiscal health and 10 is the worst: fiscal crisis, how would you rate your jurisdiction’s overall fiscal stress today?

In your opinion, is your jurisdiction’s cash flow and its ability to pay bills in a timely manner a significant fiscal problem, somewhat of a problem, not much of a problem, or not a problem at all?

Thinking about your jurisdiction’s fiscal needs, overall, do you consider your jurisdiction’s unreserved/unassigned general fund balance to be too high, about right, or too low?

Thinking about the financial needs of your jurisdiction, would you say that your unit of government is less able or better able to meet its financial needs in the next fiscal year compared to this fiscal year?

Now, thinking about sources of information on policing strategies and practice, in general, how much do you trust policing technology manufacturers (e.g., Shotspotter, Lexipol, Flock Safety)?