Collaborative on Police & Community Relations - NYS Police Reform and Reinvention Collaborative

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* 1. What is your gender?

Female

Male

Other (please specify)

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* 2. What is your age group?

Under 18

18-24

25-34

35-44

45-54

55-64

65+

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* 3. What is your race or ethnicity?

Asian

Black or African American

Hispanic or Latino

Middle Eastern or North African

Multiracial or Multiethnic

Native American or Alaska Native

Native Hawaiian or other Pacific Islander

White

Another race or ethnicity, please describe below

Self-describe below:

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* 4. How many times have you had contact with the Weedsport Police Department?

1-2

3-4

5-6

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* 5. When you had contact, were you treated professionally, with dignity, and respect?

Yes

Not Applicable

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* 6. If yes, what type of Police contact did you have? (Please select all that apply)

Traffic stop

Motor Vehicle Accident

Emergency call for assistance

Non-Emergency call for service

Social media contact

Domestic

To report a crime

Random interaction in public

Arrest

Community Policing event

None of the above

Other (please specify)

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* 7. Overall, how do you feel the Weedsport Police Department does in providing services to the community?

Excellent

Good

Fair

Poor

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* 8. What do you feel is the role of the Weedsport Police Department in our community?

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* 9. What police services are most important/beneficial to you? (Pick up to 5 responses)

Investigating crimes against individuals, i.e.: Assaults, Robbery, Sex Crimes

Narcotics Investigations

Hot spot or targeted patrol of high crime areas

Investigating Property Crimes, i.e.: Criminal mischief, Larceny

Vehicle and Traffic Enforcement

Welfare Checks of Individuals

School Resource Officers

Proactive Policing/Response to quality-of-life issues, i.e.: loud music

Community Policing initiatives (non-traditional policing beyond enforcing laws and responding to calls)

Property Checks of Businesses

Responding to calls for service regarding individuals have a mental health crisis

Attending Community Service Events

Engaging in speaking events targeted towards mentoring our youth

Responding to medical calls such as drug overdoses

Other (please specify)

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* 10. Which of the following ways can the Weedsport Police Department improve and build a better relationship with the community at large?

Community outreach

School and youth involvement

Community based Police programs

Police-Community Based Forum Sessions

Enhanced Social Services

Greater attention towards marginalized Communities

Other (please specify)

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* 11. What does equality and social justice regarding local law enforcement in our community mean to you? (Pick up to 5 responses)

Training of our officers

Supervision of our officers

De-escalation tactics/techniques

Ongoing bias awareness and diversity training

Hot-Spot policing and focused deterrence

Hiring a more diverse workforce

Alternatives to incarceration diversion via law enforcement

Restorative and Procedural Justice initiatives

Barriers to recruitment and retention

Other (please specify)

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* 12. What does transparency and accountability relative to our Police Department mean to you?

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* 13. What are some ways the Weedsport Police Department can improve our transparency and accountability? Choose all that apply.

Body worn cameras

Periodic reports on founded police misconduct

Clear and delineated citizen complaint process

Publicly posted Police Department policy and procedures

Publicly posted Police Union Contracts

Other (please specify)

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* 14. Using the space below describe your experiences with the Weedsport Police Department.

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* 15. Using the space below please give any other thoughts or comments related to the Weedsport Police Department to help us improve and better serve you and the community.