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2026 Ridgefield Police Department Community Survey
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1.
Do you reside, own a business, work, volunteer or otherwise spend significant amounts of personal time in Ridgefield?
(Required.)
Yes
No
2.
Overall,how would you rank your feeling of safety in Ridgefield?
Very Safe
Mostly Safe
Fairly Safe
Neutral
Unsafe
3.
To what extent are you satisfied with the performance and services offered by The Ridgefield Police Department?
Very satisfied
Satisfied
Neither satisfied nor dissatisfied
Dissatisfied
Very dissatisfied
4.
Please rate your level of concern with the following situations, specifically as they apply to the Town of Ridgefield.
Very Concerned
Moderately Concerned
Concerned
Slightly Concerned
Not Concerned
Potentially being the victim of a violent crime
Very Concerned
Moderately Concerned
Concerned
Slightly Concerned
Not Concerned
Potentially being the victim of a home burglary
Very Concerned
Moderately Concerned
Concerned
Slightly Concerned
Not Concerned
Potentially being the victim of a vehicle burglary/stolen vehicle
Very Concerned
Moderately Concerned
Concerned
Slightly Concerned
Not Concerned
Traffic violations such as speeding, stop sign/light violations, distracted driving, etc.
Very Concerned
Moderately Concerned
Concerned
Slightly Concerned
Not Concerned
Operation of motor vehicles by impaired drivers
Very Concerned
Moderately Concerned
Concerned
Slightly Concerned
Not Concerned
Use or sale of illegal substances
Very Concerned
Moderately Concerned
Concerned
Slightly Concerned
Not Concerned
Comments
5.
Please select your response for each statement below
Strongly Agree
Agree
Neutral
Disagree
Strongly Disagree
The amount of police presence I see in my neighborhood is appropriate
Strongly Agree
Agree
Neutral
Disagree
Strongly Disagree
The amount of traffic enforcement I witness in Ridgefield is appropriate
Strongly Agree
Agree
Neutral
Disagree
Strongly Disagree
The Ridgefield Police pay appropriate attention to "minor" crimes
Strongly Agree
Agree
Neutral
Disagree
Strongly Disagree
The officers of the Ridgefield Police Department perform an appropriate amount of community outreach
Strongly Agree
Agree
Neutral
Disagree
Strongly Disagree
Officers patrol the business districts of Ridgefield appropriately both in and out of their patrol vehicles
Strongly Agree
Agree
Neutral
Disagree
Strongly Disagree
Ridgefield Police Officers treat everyone with fairness and respect
Strongly Agree
Agree
Neutral
Disagree
Strongly Disagree
Comments
6.
Have you had contact with a Ridgefield Police Officer in the last 3 years?
Yes
No
If so, please approximate the month/year of contact
7.
If answering "yes" to question 6, please specify the type of contact
Victim of a Crime
Motor Vehicle Accident
Motor Vehicle Stop/Violation
Witness to an Incident
Suspect of a Crime
Arrestee
Medical Emergency
Casual Converation
Other (please specify)
8.
Have you telephoned or walked into the Ridgefield Police Department Headquarters to request services or assistance in the last 3 years?
Yes
No
If "yes", please approximate the month/year
9.
If answering "yes" to question 8, please rate your level of satisfaction with the communications/front desk staff you were speaking with.
Very Satisfied
1 star
Satisfied
2 stars
Neutral
3 stars
Dissatisfied
4 stars
Very Dissatisfied
5 stars
Comments
10.
If you have requested the police to your residence or place of work within the last three years, do you feel the speed of the response was appropriate for the nature of your request?
Faster Than Expected
What I Expected
Slower Than Expected
Officer Never Arrived
11.
Have you or a family member participated in any of the community events listed below hosted by the Ridgefield Police Department?
Citizen's Police Academy
Junior Police Academy
Coffee with a Cop
Car Seat Installation Clinic/Appointment
Halloween Party/Trunk or Treat
Safety Day
Other (please specify)
12.
Do you have any suggestions for additional community events that the Ridgefield Police Department could host or participate in that you would find beneficial to the community?
13.
Please complete the following statement: The thing that I think the Ridgefield Police Department does best is....
14.
Please complete the following statement: The thing that I think the Ridgefield Police Department needs to improve most is...
15.
Please share any other comments you feel are important for us to know!