Nevada City is respectfully seeking your input on police services moving forward. Your input is invaluable while we review public safety policy and strategy in an effort to best serve the community.

Your responses are anonymous, and we encourage you to give us your best thinking and ideas on this critical matter. Thank you for your time in completing this survey. 

Only one per person please.
COMMUNITY INVOLVEMENT

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* 1. In your opinion, what best describes the ideal police officer? (check all that apply)

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* 2. To what extent do the Nevada City Police Department develop relationships with community members (e.g., residents, organizations, and groups)?

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* 3. To what extent does the Nevada City Police Department regularly communicate with community members (e.g., websites, e-mails, or public meetings)?

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* 4. To what extent does the Nevada City Police Department make it easy for community members to provide input (e.g., comments, suggestions, and concerns)?

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* 5. To what extent does the Nevada City Police Department work together with community members to solve local problems?

SAFETY

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* 6. Please select the three (3) issues you are most concerned about in our community.

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* 7. Do you see value in a patrol strategy that allows for periodic foot patrol?

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* 8. Do you see value in police department staff periodically engaging in public outreach such as in the local schools, service and business organizations?

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* 9. Do you see value in the City partnering with mental health providers to support officers when they respond to calls for service exclusive to mental health assistance?

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* 10. Should the police refrain or be prohibited from responding to mental health calls for service that do not include a report of a crime as well?

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* 11. Do you see value in officers patrolling the city in clearly identified police vehicles?

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* 12. Do you see value in the police department creating a citizen volunteer or ambassador group to assist officers and the community with various tasks?

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* 13. Over the last 12 months, to what extent have your feelings of safety in your community increased, decreased, or stayed the same?

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* 14. What are the most important factors to consider when making decisions about the future of policing in Nevada City?

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* 15. What else would you  like us to know about your thoughts on the future of Policing in Nevada City?

DEMOGRAPHICS

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* 16. Please mark all that apply for you

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* 17. How long have you lived in Nevada County? (whatever the time, your feedback is equally valuable)

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* 18. What is your gender-identity?

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* 19. Which of the following best describe you?

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* 20. What is your age group?

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