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Arkansas School Safety Perceptions Survey-N1

1.You are invited to participate in a research study examining perceptions of school safety and emergency preparedness in Arkansas public schools. This document provides information about the study. You must be 18 years of age or older to participate. Your participation is voluntary. Please take as much time as you need to read this information, and you may print it for your records if desired.

You will be asked to provide information about your experiences and perceptions related to school safety practices and emergency preparedness. You will also be asked to provide basic background information such as your role in relation to the school. The survey is expected to take approximately 10 to 15 minutes to complete.

There are no anticipated risks associated with participation beyond those encountered in everyday life. You may discontinue participation at any time without penalty. Participation is completely voluntary.

No identifying information will be collected as part of this survey. Your name, email address, or any other personally identifying information will not be linked to your responses. All responses will be reported in aggregate form only. Data will be stored on password-protected devices accessible only to the researcher and will be used solely for research purposes. Anonymous data may be used in future research related to school safety.

This research is being conducted as part of a doctoral dissertation at Harding University.

Investigator Contact Information:
If you have questions about this research, please contact:
Kathryn Roy
Doctoral Candidate, Harding University

IRB Contact Information:
If you have questions about your rights as a research participant, you may contact the Harding University Institutional Review Board (IRB) at:

By proceeding to the survey and selecting “I agree to participate,” you are indicating that you are at least 18 years of age and consent to participate in this research study.(Required.)
2.Which best describes you? (choose one)
We are interested in what you think about security measures used for K-12 grade schools in the United
States. You will be asked about your experiences with and beliefs about such measures. For the
following questions please answer based on your personal experiences with the school you work at. If you
have worked at multiple schools please choose the school that you are currently working at. You will use
the same school for the entire survey.
3.How large is your school district?
4.If you are completing this survey as a school employee: What grade levels are present in the building in which you are employed?
If you are completing this survey as a parent or guardian: What grade levels are present in the building in which your students attend? (Select all that apply) Please note that the answer choices provided may not precisely match the grade levels present at your specific school. In such cases, please
select the closest option that aligns with the grade levels available in your school.
5.If answering as a school employee: How safe do you feel at your school?
If answering as a school parent or guardian: How safe do you feel sending your student to school?
6.How do the security countermeasures that your school has impact your decision to work or send your student there? Security countermeasures are the safety measures, tools, and procedures a school uses to help prevent, respond to, and protect people during emergencies or safety threats.
7.Have you ever switched to another school due to safety concerns?
8.Which of the following security countermeasures does your school have? (Select all that apply)
9.Which of the following security countermeasures would you like to add/improve at your school? (Select all that apply)
10.Are there any security countermeasures that you would feel uncomfortable with your school using? (Select all that apply)
11.Please indicate how much you agree (or disagree) with the following statements regarding security countermeasures and safety at your school.
Strongly Agree
Somewhat agree
Neither agree nor disagree/Not Applicable
Somewhat Disagree
Strongly Disagree
Security cameras increase my safety &/or the students safety
Uniformed security officers increase my safety &/or the students safety
Traffic barriers increase my safety &/or the students safety
Walk through metal detectors increase my safety &/or the students safety
No firearms policies increase my safety &/or the students safety
Bag inspections increase my safety &/or the students safety
Clear bag policies increase my safety &/or the students safety
Threat assessment programs increase my safety &/or the students safety
Interior door locks increase my safety &/or the students safety
Faculty emergency training/drills increase my safety &/or the students safety
Student emergency training/drills increase my safety &/or the students safety
Armed faculty/staff increase my safety &/or the students safety
Anonymous suspicious activity reporting system increase my safety &/or the students safety
Bulletproof glass increases my safety &/or the students safety
ID checks/badges increase my safety &/or the students safety
Metal entrance turnstiles increase my safety &/or the students safety
Security cameras invade my privacy &/or the students privacy
Walk through metal detectors invade my privacy &/or the students privacy
Bag inspections invade my privacy &/or the students privacy
Clear bag policies invade my privacy &/or the students privacy
12.Please select 'strongly agree' to show that you are paying attention to this question.
13.What year were you born?
1921
2008
14.What is the highest level of school you have completed or the highest degree you have received?
15.What is your sex?
16.Choose one or more races that you consider yourself to be: