Michigan Public Policy Survey (MPPS)

Q36.     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? 

Q37a.    In general, in cases where there is evidence of misconduct by a sheriff’s deputy or police officer in your county, do you think your office should prosecute the offense?

Q37b.    In general, in cases where there is evidence of misconduct by a sheriff’s deputy or police officer in your county, do you think the Michigan Attorney General's Office should prosecute the offense?

Q37b.    In general, in cases where there is evidence of misconduct by a sheriff’s deputy or police officer in your county, do you think the Michigan Attorney General's Office should prosecute the offense?

Q37c.    In general, in cases where there is evidence of misconduct by a sheriff’s deputy or police officer in your county, do you think  the U.S. Attorney's Office should prosecute the offense?

Q21d.   Regardless of whether or not your county has pre-trial diversion programs, do you feel the use of pre-trial diversion programs in general helps or harms  the wellbeing of defendants with mental illness or drug dependency?

Q38b.   In general, in cases where there is evidence of criminal misconduct by an APA in your county,  do you think the Michigan Attorney General's Office should prosecute the offense?

Q38c.   In general, in cases where there is evidence of criminal misconduct by an APA in your county,  do you think aspecial prosecutor should prosecute the offense?

Q39a.  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? 

Q39b.  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?

Q39c.  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? 

Q39d.  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)?

Q40a.   In general, how much do you trust other Michigan Prosecutors on law enforcement strategies and practice? 

Q40b.   In general, how much do you trust the Michigan Attorney General's Office on law enforcement strategies and practice? 

Q40c.   In general, how much do you trust Michigan law enforcement associations (e.g., MSA, MACP, PAAM, etc.) on law enforcement strategies and practice?

Q40d.   In general, how much do you trust National law enforcement associations (e.g., National Police Association, National District Attorneys Association) on law enforcement strategies and practice? 

Q40e.   In general, how much do you trust non-profits or advocacy organizations (e.g., Center for Policing Equity, ACLU, MADD, etc.) on law enforcement strategies and practice? 

Q40f.   In general, how much do you trust universities or academic research on law enforcement strategies and practice?

Q40g.   In general, how much do you trust feedback from residents on law enforcement strategies and practice? 

Q4i. If additional resources were available, which of the following, if any, do you think would most help your office/department recruit additional personnel and/or retain current personnel? (check all that apply)

Q19b. Regardless of whether you support or oppose changes to current cash bail policies, how effective do you think cash bail is for increasing community safety? 

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…

Q41c. Regardless of whether or not various systems are currently in place to address law enforcement misconduct, to what extent would you support or oppose the following policies?

c. Formal penalties for law enforcement agencies that fail to review a potential hire’s history of misconduct with previous department(s)

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?

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

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)

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

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

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

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?