Spring 2024

To what extent do you agree or disagree that most people in your jurisdiction want fewer law enforcement officers patrolling their neighborhoods.?

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 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?

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 this fiscal year compared to the last 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)?

Now, thinking about sources of information on policing strategies and practice, in general, how much do you trust feedback from residents ?

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 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) 

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 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 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 examples from law enforcement agencies in neighboring or similar communities?

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. ? 

Regardless of whether or not various systems are currently in place to address law enforcement misconduct, to what extent would you support or oppose a formal decertification process for officers in Michigan found to have engaged in felonies or other illegal acts?

Regardless of whether or not various systems are currently in place to address law enforcement misconduct, to what extent would you support or oppose formal penalties for law enforcement agencies that fail to review a potential hire’s history of misconduct with previous department(s)?

Regardless of whether or not various systems are currently in place to address law enforcement misconduct, to what extent would you support or oppose a nationwide and/or statewide misconduct database, accessible to the public?

Regardless of whether or not various systems are currently in place to address law enforcement misconduct, to what extent would you support or oppose a nationwide and/or statewide database identifying law enforcement officers with misconduct charges or job terminations, accessible only to law enforcement agencies?

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

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?

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

In some places, automated tools make assessments about public safety risks that in the past were made by people. For example, keyword tracking software may be used to monitor social media for events where a crime might happen. In your opinion, are the assessments made by these tools generally more or less accurate than those made by humans? 

Thinking about the positives and negatives of predictive policing tools (e.g., using AI to help anticipate or assess crime)  (e.g., financial impacts, reduced crime, community opposition to a technology, etc.), do you agree or disagree that they have been a worthwhile investment for your community?

Thinking about the positives and negatives of using facial recognition technology  (e.g., financial impacts, reduced crime, community opposition to a technology, etc.), do you agree or disagree that they have been a worthwhile investment for your community?    (Among jurisdictions which report their primary law enforcement agency already uses this equipment)

Thinking about the positives and negatives of using   automated license plate readers (e.g., financial impacts, reduced crime, community opposition to a technology, etc.), do you agree or disagree that they have been a worthwhile investment for your community?  (Among jurisdictions which report their primary law enforcement agency already uses this equipment)

Thinking about the positives and negatives of using other public surveillance cameras (e.g., financial impacts, reduced crime, community opposition to a technology, etc.), do you agree or disagree that they have been a worthwhile investment for your community?  (Among jurisdictions which report their primary law enforcement agency already uses this equipment)

Thinking about the positives and negatives of using body cameras (e.g., financial impacts, reduced crime, community opposition to a technology, etc.), do you agree or disagree that they have been a worthwhile investment for your community?  (Among jurisdictions which report their primary law enforcement agency already uses this equipment)