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UDPS Public Safety Survey

Section 1:  Your Community

This survey is voluntary.  That means you do not have to take it.  If you choose to take it, you may skip any question you don't want to answer.  It is not a test.  There are no right or wrong answers.  If you don't find an answer that fits exactly, use the one that comes closest.  If any question does not apply to you, or you are not sure what it means, just leave it blank.

Please answer the following questions to the best of your knowledge.  All of your responses will be absolutely confidential.
1.Please rate the seriousness of the following crimes and quality of life issues in Unalaska for the past 5 years.  (Check only one box for each item)
Very Serious
Moderately Serious
Slightly Serious
Not a Problem
Don't Know
Burglary / House break-ins
Assaults
Domestic Violence
Unlawful drug use
Unsupervised house parties
Animal control problems
Public intoxication / drinking parties
Graffiti
Litter
Unlawful weapon use
Loitering
Property theft
Organized gangs
Speeding motor vehicles
Poor driving habits
Drunk driving
Credit card / check fraud
Computer / internet problems
Skateboarding / rollerblading in business districts
Vehicle theft
Harassing / annoying phone calls
Vandalism
Parking problems
Solicitors
Bicycles on roadways or sidewalks
Pedestrian safety
Unnecessary noise
2.Have you ever been the victim of crime in Unalaska?
3.Have you ever been a victim of a crime outside Unalaska?
4.In Unalaska, have you ever: (check all that apply)
5.In your opinion how much have the following factors contributed to the crime rate in Unalaska over the past 5 years?  (Check only one box for each subject)
Large influence
Moderate influence
Slight influence
No influence
Don't know
Courts are too lenient
Drug / alcohol abuse
Lack of alternative activities for youth
Lack of education
Lack of jobs / employment
Limited police presence
Poor parenting
Poverty / low income
Intolerance of differences based on race, religion, sexual orientation, etc.
Social programs / welfare
Overpopulation / lack of housing
Availability of weapons
Lack of respect
Affluence
6.Does your neighborhood have a citizen crime watch group?
7.If your answer to question 6 was NO, would you participate in a neighborhood crime watch group?
8.What kind of security do you use at home?  (Check all that apply - this survey is anonymous)
9.In your opinion, how likely is it that you will be the victim of a property crime in Unalaska over the next 5 years?
10.In your opinion, how likely is that you will be the victim of a violent crime in Unalaska over the next 5 years?
11.How much time do you spend actively participating in the community (community-based programs, committees, boards, etc.) each month?
12.In your opinion, compared to other communities in Alaska, how safe is Unalaska overall?
13.What do you believe about the prevalence of crime in Unalaska?  (Please check only one answer)
14.Please check one response for each statement
Strongly agree
Agree
Disagree
Strongly disagree
Don't know
I feel safe at home
I feel safe walking alone in my neighborhood after dark
I feel safe walking with others after dark in my neighborhood
I feel that my personal property is safe when I leave home
When returning home at night, I feel safe
I feel safe leaving my home / car unlocked during the day in Unalaska
I feel safe with others in Unalaska's industrial area (docks, shipping, canneries, etc.)
I feel safe alone in the industrial area
I feel safe walking alone in Unalaska's industrial / shopping districts at night
I feel safe walking with other in Unalaska's industrial / shopping districts at night
I feel safe alone in parks and recreation areas in Unalaska
I feel safe with others in parks and recreations areas in Unalaska
15.How serious is the illegal drug problem in the following areas in Unalaska?
Very serious
Somewhat seriouis
Slightly serious
Not serious
Don't know
Schools
Playgrounds and recreation areas
Within the adult community
16.How serious is the illegal drug abuse problem in Unalaska?
Very serious
Somewhat serious
Slightly serious
Not serious
Don't know
Underage consumption of alcohol (under 21 years)
Marijuana / hashish
Cocaine / crack
Heroin
Hallucinogens / LSD / PCP/ Ecstasy
Inhalants
Non-medical use of psychotherapeutics
Pain Releivers / OcyContin
Tranquilizers
Stimulants / Methamphetamine
Sedatives