Spring 2024 Sheriffs and Police Chiefs

Q30d. Thinking about the different demands on your office/department and its personnel, which of the following would you say are a priority for you?

d. Engaging in community outreach

Q28d. Do you agree or disagree with the following statements?

d. County prosecutors today "have the backs" of local police officers.

Q28e. Do you agree or disagree with the following statements?

e. I would be uncomfortable working with county prosecutors on reforms to policing.

Q28a. Do you agree or disagree with the following statements? 

a. County prosecutors can be trusted to ensure public safety.

Q29d.  In your opinion, how inappropriate or appropriate is it for…  

d. rank-and-file law enforcement officers to question new policies introduced by an elected County Prosecutor?

Q29c.  In your opinion, how inappropriate or appropriate is it for…  

c.  law enforcement leadership to question new policies introduced by an elected County Prosecutor?

Q29b.  In your opinion, how inappropriate or appropriate is it for…  

b.  county prosecutors to advocate for reforms of police departments? 

Q29a.  In your opinion, how inappropriate or appropriate is it for… 

a. county prosecutors to take public positions on social movements aimed at reforming the criminal justice system?

Q30a. Thinking about the different demands on your office/department and its personnel, which of the following would you say are a priority for you?

a. Quick response times for 911 calls

Q30b. Thinking about the different demands on your office/department and its personnel, which of the following would you say are a priority for you?

b. Officers making arrests for violent crimes

Q31a. Sometimes law enforcement officers stop someone for a minor traffic violation (for example, tinted windows, loud muffler) when they believe a more serious crime is being or has been committed (for example, illegal drugs, illegal weapons). Overall, do you feel the use of traffic stops for minor violations increases or decreases… 

a. public safety?

Q31c. Sometimes law enforcement officers stop someone for a minor traffic violation (for example, tinted windows, loud muffler) when they believe a more serious crime is being or has been committed (for example, illegal drugs, illegal weapons). Overall, do you feel the use of traffic stops for minor violations increases or decreases… 

c. community trust in police?

Q31b. Sometimes law enforcement officers stop someone for a minor traffic violation (for example, tinted windows, loud muffler) when they believe a more serious crime is being or has been committed (for example, illegal drugs, illegal weapons). Overall, do you feel the use of traffic stops for minor violations increases or decreases… 

b. officer safety?

Q30f. Thinking about the different demands on your office/department and its personnel, which of the following would you say are a priority for you? 

f. Visibility of officers in the community

Q30e. Thinking about the different demands on your office/department and its personnel, which of the following would you say are a priority for you?

e. Investigating civilian complaints against officers

Q38. In your opinion, overall, how confident are residents in your community that instances of local law enforcement officers’ misconduct will be dealt with effectively?

Q30c. Thinking about the different demands on your office/department and its personnel, which of the following would you say are a priority for you?

c. Officers responding to quality-of-life concerns, like vandalism and public intoxication

Q31d.Sometimes law enforcement officers stop someone for a minor traffic violation (for example, tinted windows, loud muffler) when they believe a more serious crime is being or has been committed (for example, illegal drugs, illegal weapons). Overall, do you feel the use of traffic stops for minor violations increases or decreases… 

d. perceptions of racial profiling by police?

Q32a.  The Michigan Legislature recently enacted an “Extreme Risk Protection Order Act” — sometimes referred to as a “red flag” law. This law provides for the issuance of Extreme Risk Protection Orders (ERPOs), which temporarily prohibit individuals judged to be at high risk of harming themselves or others from purchasing or possessing firearms. The law allows several different categories of people, including family members, mental health professionals, and law enforcement officers, to file an ERPO petition. How confident are you that…

Q32b.  The Michigan Legislature recently enacted an “Extreme Risk Protection Order Act” — sometimes referred to as a “red flag” law. This law provides for the issuance of Extreme Risk Protection Orders (ERPOs), which temporarily prohibit individuals judged to be at high risk of harming themselves or others from purchasing or possessing firearms. The law allows several different categories of people, including family members, mental health professionals, and law enforcement officers, to file an ERPO petition. How confident are you that… 

Q32d.  The Michigan Legislature recently enacted an “Extreme Risk Protection Order Act” — sometimes referred to as a “red flag” law. This law provides for the issuance of Extreme Risk Protection Orders (ERPOs), which temporarily prohibit individuals judged to be at high risk of harming themselves or others from purchasing or possessing firearms. The law allows several different categories of people, including family members, mental health professionals, and law enforcement officers, to file an ERPO petition. How confident are you that…

Q32c.  The Michigan Legislature recently enacted an “Extreme Risk Protection Order Act” — sometimes referred to as a “red flag” law. This law provides for the issuance of Extreme Risk Protection Orders (ERPOs), which temporarily prohibit individuals judged to be at high risk of harming themselves or others from purchasing or possessing firearms. The law allows several different categories of people, including family members, mental health professionals, and law enforcement officers, to file an ERPO petition. How confident are you that… 

Q32e.  The Michigan Legislature recently enacted an “Extreme Risk Protection Order Act” — sometimes referred to as a “red flag” law. This law provides for the issuance of Extreme Risk Protection Orders (ERPOs), which temporarily prohibit individuals judged to be at high risk of harming themselves or others from purchasing or possessing firearms. The law allows several different categories of people, including family members, mental health professionals, and law enforcement officers, to file an ERPO petition. How confident are you that… 

Q32f.  The Michigan Legislature recently enacted an “Extreme Risk Protection Order Act” — sometimes referred to as a “red flag” law. This law provides for the issuance of Extreme Risk Protection Orders (ERPOs), which temporarily prohibit individuals judged to be at high risk of harming themselves or others from purchasing or possessing firearms. The law allows several different categories of people, including family members, mental health professionals, and law enforcement officers, to file an ERPO petition. How confident are you that…

Q36e. In general, in cases where there is suspicion of criminal misconduct by an officer in your office/department, would you support or oppose the following actors having a role in investigating the charge?  

e. Another independent outside investigator

Q36d. In general, in cases where there is suspicion of criminal misconduct by an officer in your office/department, would you support or oppose the following actors having a role in investigating the charge?

d. A civilian oversight board

Q36c. In general, in cases where there is suspicion of criminal misconduct by an officer in your office/department, would you support or oppose the following actors having a role in investigating the charge?  

c. The Michigan Attorney General's office

Q36a. In general, in cases where there is suspicion of criminal misconduct by an officer in your office/department, would you support or oppose the following actors having a role in investigating the charge?

a. Our office/department (through an internal investigation)

Q36b. In general, in cases where there is suspicion of criminal misconduct by an officer in your office/department, would you support or oppose the following actors having a role in investigating the charge?

b. The State Police or other law enforcement agency not associated with the officer

Q35.  Some people believe that law enforcement officers whose actions cause harm or violate individuals’ civil rights should be held legally accountable. Others think they should be protected due to the nature of their job. Although every case is unique, in general, do you agree or disagree that law enforcement officers should be held legally accountable if they are found to have engaged in misconduct?