Michigan Public Policy Survey (MPPS)

Q41b. 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?

b. A nationwide and/or statewide misconduct database, accessible to the public 

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…

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

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

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

Q41a. 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?

a. A nationwide and/or statewide database identifying law enforcement officers with misconduct charges or job terminations, accessible only to law enforcement agencies 

Q40.  How much would you support or oppose providing a civilian oversight commission full access to police body-worn camera or dash camera footage, if your office/department uses them?

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?

Q37c.  In general, in cases where there is evidence of criminal misconduct by local law enforcement, who do you think should prosecute the offense? 

c. The U.S. Attorney's Office

Q37b.  In general, in cases where there is evidence of criminal misconduct by local law enforcement, who do you think should prosecute the offense?

b. The Michigan Attorney General's Office 

Q37a.  In general, in cases where there is evidence of criminal misconduct by local law enforcement, who do you think should prosecute the offense? 

a. The County Prosecutor

Q41d. 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? 

d. A formal decertification process for officers in Michigan found to have engaged in felonies or other illegal acts

Q43c.  Thinking about the introduction of co-responders or alternative responders as part of local policing, do you agree or disagree with the following statements?

c. I trust 9-1-1 dispatchers to determine which professional should respond to an emergency.

Q43b.  Thinking about the introduction of co-responders or alternative responders as part of local policing, do you agree or disagree with the following statements?

b. Civilian responders would not be safe responding to emergency calls. 

Q43a.  Thinking about the introduction of co-responders or alternative responders as part of local policing, do you agree or disagree with the following statements?\

a. Alternative crisis response options could save local governments money. 

Q42e.  Which of the following arrangements, if any, would you support for your community? (check all that apply)

e. Don't know

Q42c.  Which of the following arrangements, if any, would you support for your community? (check all that apply) 

c. Alternative response teams that involve mental health professionals administered by independent community groups, and do not include police

Q47a. How much do you trust the following sources of information on policing strategies and practice? 

a. Examples from law enforcement agencies in neighboring or similar communities in Michigan

Q46.  Would significant additional funding make you more likely to support the introduction of a co-responder or alternative responder program in your community, if you selected “do not support” in Q42?

Q44. In your opinion, how difficult would it be to implement a co-responder or alternative responder program in your community?  

Q25c.  (Please only answer for those technologies that are currently in use in your jurisdiction)  Thinking about the positives and negatives of your office’s or department’s use of these policing technologies or equipment (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 the community or communities your office/department serves? 

c. Body cameras

Q21c. Regardless of whether or not your county currently has pre-trial diversion programs (e.g., drug/alcohol treatment courts or programs, Veterans court, etc.), do you feel the use of pre-trial diversion programs in general helps or harms…

c. your officers' workload

Q21a. Regardless of whether or not your county currently has pre-trial diversion programs (e.g., drug/alcohol treatment courts or programs, Veterans court, etc.), do you feel the use of pre-trial diversion programs in general helps or harms… 

a. recidivism rates

Q25a.  (Please only answer for those technologies that are currently in use in your jurisdiction)  Thinking about the positives and negatives of your office’s or department’s use of these policing technologies or equipment (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 the community or communities your office/department serves?

a. Unmanned aerial vehicles (i.e. drones)

Q24f.  Next, thinking about the equipment and technology used by your office/department, how likely or unlikely is it that your office/department will use the following types of equipment in the near future, or are they already being used? 

f. Facial recognition technology

Q24g.  Next, thinking about the equipment and technology used by your office/department, how likely or unlikely is it that your office/department will use the following types of equipment in the near future, or are they already being used? 

g. Predictive policing tools (e.g., using AI to help anticipate or assess crime)