Michigan Public Policy Survey (MPPS)

The Extreme Risk Protection Order Act allows several different categories of people— including family members, mental health professionals, and law enforcement officers—to file an ERPO petition. When thinking about the new ERPO Act, how confident are you that ERPOs are likely to reduce gun violence? (Among respondents who are not completely unfamiliar with Michigan's ERPO law)

Thinking generally about the tone of discussion and communication that takes place around local policy issues, how would you describe the general state of public discourse among elected officials themselves within your jurisdiction?

Thinking generally about the tone of discussion and communication that takes place around local policy issues, how would you describe the general state of public discourse between elected officials and residents within your jurisdiction?

Thinking ahead to the November 2022 general election, to what extent, if any, do you expect intentional disinformation targeted at your jurisdiction's citizens about voting procedures or other election issues will or will not be a problem with election administration in your jurisdiction?

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?

Whether or not your jurisdiction is currently engaged in recycling efforts, would resident commissions or advisory boards likely be influential in your decision making? (if a source is not available to your jurisdiction, please select “not influential at all”)

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?

Thinking ahead to the November 2022 general election, to what extent, if any, do you expect recruiting enough poll workers and other election staff will or will not be a problem with election administration in your jurisdiction?

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

Thinking ahead to the November 2022 general election, to what extent, if any, do you expect poll worker errors in following election procedures will or will not be a problem with election administration in your jurisdiction?

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?

Based on what you know now, in general, to what extent do you agree or disagree that the bankruptcy process won't result in better policy making or management for the City of Detroit in the long run?

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? 

Whether or not your jurisdiction is currently engaged in recycling efforts, would examples from other municipalities likely be influential in your decision making? (if a source is not available to your jurisdiction, please select “not influential at all”)

Overall, how satisfied are you with your jurisdiction’s current online presence (e.g., websites, mobile apps, social media, etc.)?

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?

During the past twelve months, has your jurisdiction’s Board/Council held any official meetings by teleconference or video technology (for example, via Zoom, GoToMeeting, Google Meetings, or other teleconferencing technology)? (check all that apply)

a. Yes, by video conference (Zoom, Google Meetings, etc.)

We are also interested in the factors that may encourage or discourage privatization. Whether or not your jurisdiction is currently involved in privatization effort(s) of any kind, as far as you know, has prior positive experience with privatization played a role in encouraging your jurisdiction to contract out services or operations?

During the past twelve months, has your jurisdiction’s Board/Council held any official meetings by teleconference or video technology (for example, via Zoom, GoToMeeting, Google Meetings, or other teleconferencing technology)? (check all that apply)

b. Yes, by phone/teleconference

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)

During the past twelve months, has your jurisdiction’s Board/Council held any official meetings by teleconference or video technology (for example, via Zoom, GoToMeeting, Google Meetings, or other teleconferencing technology)? (check all that apply)

c. No

During the past twelve months, has your jurisdiction’s Board/Council held any official meetings by teleconference or video technology (for example, via Zoom, GoToMeeting, Google Meetings, or other teleconferencing technology)? (check all that apply)

d. Don't know

In your opinion, has holding meetings via video or teleconferencing technology increased or decreased citizen attendance and/or engagement in Board/Council meetings? (Among jurisdictions that have held any official meetings by teleconference or video technology in the past 12 months)

Thinking ahead to the November 2022 general election, to what extent, if any, do you expect election administration processes after polls close (e.g., counting absentee ballots, precinct reconciliation, certifying the final tally, etc.) will or will not be a problem with election administration in your jurisdiction?

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)

Overall, to what extent would you say you are confident that your County will administer an accurate recount, if needed?

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)

In your opinion, has holding meetings via video or teleconferencing technology increased or decreased quality of debate and discussion among Board/Council members? (Among jurisdictions that have held any official meetings by teleconference or video technology in the past 12 months)

In your opinion, has holding meetings via video or teleconferencing technology increased or decreased the overall quality of Board/Council meetings? (Among jurisdictions that have held any official meetings by teleconference or video technology in the past 12 months)