Regardless of whether or not the primary law enforcement agency serving your jurisdiction currently has a formal civilian oversight commission or board that can review issues or complaints regarding its operations, do you support or oppose having one for your primary law enforcement agency? (Among jurisdictions that provide law enforcement services directly or indirectly)

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 local government organizations (e.g., MML, MTA, MAC)?

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)?

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?

Now, thinking about sources of information on policing strategies and practice, in general, how much do you trust non-profits or advocacy organizations (e.g., Center for Policing Equity, ACLU, MADD) 

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?

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 today?