2026 Ridgefield Police Department Community Survey

1.Do you reside, own a business, work, volunteer or otherwise spend significant amounts of personal time in Ridgefield?(Required.)
2.Overall,how would you rank your feeling of safety in Ridgefield?
3.To what extent are you satisfied with the performance and services offered by The Ridgefield Police Department?
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
Potentially being the victim of a home burglary
Potentially being the victim of a vehicle burglary/stolen vehicle
Traffic violations such as speeding, stop sign/light violations, distracted driving, etc.
Operation of motor vehicles by impaired drivers
Use or sale of illegal substances
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
The amount of traffic enforcement I witness in Ridgefield is appropriate
The Ridgefield Police pay appropriate attention to "minor" crimes
The officers of the Ridgefield Police Department perform an appropriate amount of community outreach
Officers patrol the business districts of Ridgefield appropriately both in and out of their patrol vehicles
Ridgefield Police Officers treat everyone with fairness and respect
6.Have you had contact with a Ridgefield Police Officer in the last 3 years?
7.If answering "yes" to question 6, please specify the type of contact
8.Have you telephoned or walked into the Ridgefield Police Department Headquarters to request services or assistance in the last 3 years?
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
Satisfied
Neutral
Dissatisfied
Very Dissatisfied
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?
11.Have you or a family member participated in any of the community events listed below hosted by the Ridgefield Police Department?
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!