Michigan Public Policy Survey (MPPS)

How would you rate the way the U.S. Congress in Washington is performing its job?

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

Does your jurisdiction have any particular policies or practices for recruiting or retaining a workforce reflective of your community's racial and/or ethnic composition?

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?

Whether or not your jurisdiction is currently engaged in recycling efforts, would articles in professional magazines and websites 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 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)

To what extent, if at all, have cybersecurity concerns been a problem that has challenged or discouraged your jurisdiction’s online presence?

Thinking ahead to the November 2022 general election, to what extent, if any, do you expect election equipment failures/malfunctions 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 formal decertification process for officers in Michigan found to have engaged in felonies or other illegal acts?

Thinking ahead to the November 2022 general election, to what extent, if any, do you expect inaccurate voter registration lists 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 formal penalties for law enforcement agencies that fail to review a potential hire’s history of misconduct with previous department(s)?

Thinking ahead to the November 2022 general election, to what extent, if any, do you expect disturbances at polling places (e.g., inappropriate campaigning, voter intimidation, etc.) 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?

Now, overall, how would you describe the relationship today between your jurisdiction’s Board/Council and local police departments?

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.)

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?

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