Whiteville Police Department Community Input Survey

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* 1. 1. In your opinion rate the seriousness of the following crimes and quality of life issues in Whiteville for the last 5 years.

	Very Serious	Moderately Serious	Slightly Serious	Not a Problem	I Don't Know
Residential Burglary & Business B&E's	Residential Burglary & Business B&E's Very Serious	Residential Burglary & Business B&E's Moderately Serious	Residential Burglary & Business B&E's Slightly Serious	Residential Burglary & Business B&E's Not a Problem	Residential Burglary & Business B&E's I Don't Know
Assults	Assults Very Serious	Assults Moderately Serious	Assults Slightly Serious	Assults Not a Problem	Assults I Don't Know
Domestic Violence	Domestic Violence Very Serious	Domestic Violence Moderately Serious	Domestic Violence Slightly Serious	Domestic Violence Not a Problem	Domestic Violence I Don't Know
Unlawful Drug Use	Unlawful Drug Use Very Serious	Unlawful Drug Use Moderately Serious	Unlawful Drug Use Slightly Serious	Unlawful Drug Use Not a Problem	Unlawful Drug Use I Don't Know
Unsupervised House Parties	Unsupervised House Parties Very Serious	Unsupervised House Parties Moderately Serious	Unsupervised House Parties Slightly Serious	Unsupervised House Parties Not a Problem	Unsupervised House Parties I Don't Know
Animal Control Problems	Animal Control Problems Very Serious	Animal Control Problems Moderately Serious	Animal Control Problems Slightly Serious	Animal Control Problems Not a Problem	Animal Control Problems I Don't Know
Drinking Groups in Woods / Parks / Cemeteries	Drinking Groups in Woods / Parks / Cemeteries Very Serious	Drinking Groups in Woods / Parks / Cemeteries Moderately Serious	Drinking Groups in Woods / Parks / Cemeteries Slightly Serious	Drinking Groups in Woods / Parks / Cemeteries Not a Problem	Drinking Groups in Woods / Parks / Cemeteries I Don't Know
Graffiti	Graffiti Very Serious	Graffiti Moderately Serious	Graffiti Slightly Serious	Graffiti Not a Problem	Graffiti I Don't Know
Litter	Litter Very Serious	Litter Moderately Serious	Litter Slightly Serious	Litter Not a Problem	Litter I Don't Know
Unlawful Weapon Use	Unlawful Weapon Use Very Serious	Unlawful Weapon Use Moderately Serious	Unlawful Weapon Use Slightly Serious	Unlawful Weapon Use Not a Problem	Unlawful Weapon Use I Don't Know
Loitering	Loitering Very Serious	Loitering Moderately Serious	Loitering Slightly Serious	Loitering Not a Problem	Loitering I Don't Know
Property Theft	Property Theft Very Serious	Property Theft Moderately Serious	Property Theft Slightly Serious	Property Theft Not a Problem	Property Theft I Don't Know
Gangs	Gangs Very Serious	Gangs Moderately Serious	Gangs Slightly Serious	Gangs Not a Problem	Gangs I Don't Know
Speeding Motor Vehicles	Speeding Motor Vehicles Very Serious	Speeding Motor Vehicles Moderately Serious	Speeding Motor Vehicles Slightly Serious	Speeding Motor Vehicles Not a Problem	Speeding Motor Vehicles I Don't Know
Poor Driving Attitudes	Poor Driving Attitudes Very Serious	Poor Driving Attitudes Moderately Serious	Poor Driving Attitudes Slightly Serious	Poor Driving Attitudes Not a Problem	Poor Driving Attitudes I Don't Know
Drunk Driving	Drunk Driving Very Serious	Drunk Driving Moderately Serious	Drunk Driving Slightly Serious	Drunk Driving Not a Problem	Drunk Driving I Don't Know
Credit Card / Check Fraud	Credit Card / Check Fraud Very Serious	Credit Card / Check Fraud Moderately Serious	Credit Card / Check Fraud Slightly Serious	Credit Card / Check Fraud Not a Problem	Credit Card / Check Fraud I Don't Know
Computer / Internet Problems	Computer / Internet Problems Very Serious	Computer / Internet Problems Moderately Serious	Computer / Internet Problems Slightly Serious	Computer / Internet Problems Not a Problem	Computer / Internet Problems I Don't Know
Vehicle Theft	Vehicle Theft Very Serious	Vehicle Theft Moderately Serious	Vehicle Theft Slightly Serious	Vehicle Theft Not a Problem	Vehicle Theft I Don't Know
Harassing / Annoying Phone Calls	Harassing / Annoying Phone Calls Very Serious	Harassing / Annoying Phone Calls Moderately Serious	Harassing / Annoying Phone Calls Slightly Serious	Harassing / Annoying Phone Calls Not a Problem	Harassing / Annoying Phone Calls I Don't Know
Vandalism	Vandalism Very Serious	Vandalism Moderately Serious	Vandalism Slightly Serious	Vandalism Not a Problem	Vandalism I Don't Know
Solicitors	Solicitors Very Serious	Solicitors Moderately Serious	Solicitors Slightly Serious	Solicitors Not a Problem	Solicitors I Don't Know
Public Drinking	Public Drinking Very Serious	Public Drinking Moderately Serious	Public Drinking Slightly Serious	Public Drinking Not a Problem	Public Drinking I Don't Know
Unnecessary Noise	Unnecessary Noise Very Serious	Unnecessary Noise Moderately Serious	Unnecessary Noise Slightly Serious	Unnecessary Noise Not a Problem	Unnecessary Noise I Don't Know

Other (please specify)

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* 2. Have you ever been the victim of a crime in Whiteville?

Yes

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* 3. Have you ever been the victim of a crime outside the city of Whiteville?

Yes

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* 4. In the City of Whiteville, have you ever: (Check all that apply)

Stopped to ask an officer advice or directions

Stopped to talk to a police officer about a community issue

Called the police station to discuss a community issue

Been involved in a traffic accident which required police intervention

Been stopped for a traffic offense

Been questioned by the police and released (other than for a traffic offense)

Reported a crime

Been arrested

Filed a formal complaint against a Whiteville Police Officer/Department

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* 5. In your opinion, how much have the following factors contributed to crime rates in Whiteville in the last 5 years? (Please check one box for each subject)

	Large Influence	Moderate Influence	Slight Influence	No Influence	I Don't Know
Courts are too Lenient on offenders	Courts are too Lenient on offenders Large Influence	Courts are too Lenient on offenders Moderate Influence	Courts are too Lenient on offenders Slight Influence	Courts are too Lenient on offenders No Influence	Courts are too Lenient on offenders I Don't Know
Drugs/ Alcohol Abuse	Drugs/ Alcohol Abuse Large Influence	Drugs/ Alcohol Abuse Moderate Influence	Drugs/ Alcohol Abuse Slight Influence	Drugs/ Alcohol Abuse No Influence	Drugs/ Alcohol Abuse I Don't Know
Lack of Alternative Activities for Youth	Lack of Alternative Activities for Youth Large Influence	Lack of Alternative Activities for Youth Moderate Influence	Lack of Alternative Activities for Youth Slight Influence	Lack of Alternative Activities for Youth No Influence	Lack of Alternative Activities for Youth I Don't Know
Lack of Education	Lack of Education Large Influence	Lack of Education Moderate Influence	Lack of Education Slight Influence	Lack of Education No Influence	Lack of Education I Don't Know
Lack of Jobs / Unemployment	Lack of Jobs / Unemployment Large Influence	Lack of Jobs / Unemployment Moderate Influence	Lack of Jobs / Unemployment Slight Influence	Lack of Jobs / Unemployment No Influence	Lack of Jobs / Unemployment I Don't Know
Limited Police Presence	Limited Police Presence Large Influence	Limited Police Presence Moderate Influence	Limited Police Presence Slight Influence	Limited Police Presence No Influence	Limited Police Presence I Don't Know
Poor Parenting	Poor Parenting Large Influence	Poor Parenting Moderate Influence	Poor Parenting Slight Influence	Poor Parenting No Influence	Poor Parenting I Don't Know
Poverty / Low Income	Poverty / Low Income Large Influence	Poverty / Low Income Moderate Influence	Poverty / Low Income Slight Influence	Poverty / Low Income No Influence	Poverty / Low Income I Don't Know
Intolerance of Differences Based on Race/Religion/Sexual Orientation, etc.	Intolerance of Differences Based on Race/Religion/Sexual Orientation, etc. Large Influence	Intolerance of Differences Based on Race/Religion/Sexual Orientation, etc. Moderate Influence	Intolerance of Differences Based on Race/Religion/Sexual Orientation, etc. Slight Influence	Intolerance of Differences Based on Race/Religion/Sexual Orientation, etc. No Influence	Intolerance of Differences Based on Race/Religion/Sexual Orientation, etc. I Don't Know
Social Programs / Welfare	Social Programs / Welfare Large Influence	Social Programs / Welfare Moderate Influence	Social Programs / Welfare Slight Influence	Social Programs / Welfare No Influence	Social Programs / Welfare I Don't Know
Over Population	Over Population Large Influence	Over Population Moderate Influence	Over Population Slight Influence	Over Population No Influence	Over Population I Don't Know
Weapons Availability	Weapons Availability Large Influence	Weapons Availability Moderate Influence	Weapons Availability Slight Influence	Weapons Availability No Influence	Weapons Availability I Don't Know
Lack of Respect	Lack of Respect Large Influence	Lack of Respect Moderate Influence	Lack of Respect Slight Influence	Lack of Respect No Influence	Lack of Respect I Don't Know

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* 6. Does your neighborhood have a citizen crime watch group?

Yes

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* 7. Would you participate in a crime watch group?

Yes

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* 8. In your opinion, compared to other communities in the Columbus County area, how safe is the City of Whiteville overall?

Much Safer

Slightly Safer

About the Same

Less Safe

Much Less Safe

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* 9. In your opinion, how likely is it that you will be the victim of a property crime in Whiteville over the next 5 years?

Very likely

Likely

Somewhat likely

Somewhat unlikely

Unlikely

Very unlikely

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* 10. In your opinion, how likely is it that you will be the victim of a violent crime in Whiteville over the next 5 years?

Very likely

Likely

Somewhat likely

Somewhat unlikely

Unlikely

Very unlikely

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* 11. In your opinion how supportive is the Whiteville Community to the Whiteville Police Department?

Very Supportive

Moderately Supportive

Slightly Supportive

Not Very Supportive

Not at All Supportive

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* 12. In your opinion how supportive is the Whiteville Police Department to the Whiteville Community?

Very Supportive

Moderately Supportive

Slightly Supportive

Not Very Supportive

Not at all Supportive

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* 13. How much time do you spend actively participating in the community (community-based programs, committees, boards, etc.) each month?

1-7 Hrs

8-12 Hrs

13-20 hrs

21+ Hours

I do not Participate

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* 14. What do you believe about the prevalence of crime in Whiteville?

Crime has increased in the City of Whiteville over the last five years?

Crime has remained the same in the City of Whiteville over the last five years.

Crime has decreased in the City of Whiteville over the last five years

I do not know

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* 15. Please check one response for each statement:

	Strongly Agree	Agree	Disagree	Strongly Disagree	I do not Know
I feel safe at home	I feel safe at home Strongly Agree	I feel safe at home Agree	I feel safe at home Disagree	I feel safe at home Strongly Disagree	I feel safe at home I do not Know
I feel safe walking alone in my neighborhood after dark	I feel safe walking alone in my neighborhood after dark Strongly Agree	I feel safe walking alone in my neighborhood after dark Agree	I feel safe walking alone in my neighborhood after dark Disagree	I feel safe walking alone in my neighborhood after dark Strongly Disagree	I feel safe walking alone in my neighborhood after dark I do not Know
I feel safe walking with others after dark in my neighborhood	I feel safe walking with others after dark in my neighborhood Strongly Agree	I feel safe walking with others after dark in my neighborhood Agree	I feel safe walking with others after dark in my neighborhood Disagree	I feel safe walking with others after dark in my neighborhood Strongly Disagree	I feel safe walking with others after dark in my neighborhood I do not Know
I feel that my personal property is safe when I leave home	I feel that my personal property is safe when I leave home Strongly Agree	I feel that my personal property is safe when I leave home Agree	I feel that my personal property is safe when I leave home Disagree	I feel that my personal property is safe when I leave home Strongly Disagree	I feel that my personal property is safe when I leave home I do not Know
When returning home at night, I feel safe	When returning home at night, I feel safe Strongly Agree	When returning home at night, I feel safe Agree	When returning home at night, I feel safe Disagree	When returning home at night, I feel safe Strongly Disagree	When returning home at night, I feel safe I do not Know
I feel safe leaving my home/car unlocked during the day in the City of Whiteville	I feel safe leaving my home/car unlocked during the day in the City of Whiteville Strongly Agree	I feel safe leaving my home/car unlocked during the day in the City of Whiteville Agree	I feel safe leaving my home/car unlocked during the day in the City of Whiteville Disagree	I feel safe leaving my home/car unlocked during the day in the City of Whiteville Strongly Disagree	I feel safe leaving my home/car unlocked during the day in the City of Whiteville I do not Know
I feel safe alone in parks and recreation areas in the City of Whiteville	I feel safe alone in parks and recreation areas in the City of Whiteville Strongly Agree	I feel safe alone in parks and recreation areas in the City of Whiteville Agree	I feel safe alone in parks and recreation areas in the City of Whiteville Disagree	I feel safe alone in parks and recreation areas in the City of Whiteville Strongly Disagree	I feel safe alone in parks and recreation areas in the City of Whiteville I do not Know
I feel safe when I am anywhere in the City of Whiteville	I feel safe when I am anywhere in the City of Whiteville Strongly Agree	I feel safe when I am anywhere in the City of Whiteville Agree	I feel safe when I am anywhere in the City of Whiteville Disagree	I feel safe when I am anywhere in the City of Whiteville Strongly Disagree	I feel safe when I am anywhere in the City of Whiteville I do not Know

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* 16. How serious is the illegal drug problem in the following areas in Whiteville?

	Very Serious	Somewhat Serious	Slight Serious	Not Serious	I Don't Know
Parks/Playgrounds	Parks/Playgrounds Very Serious	Parks/Playgrounds Somewhat Serious	Parks/Playgrounds Slight Serious	Parks/Playgrounds Not Serious	Parks/Playgrounds I Don't Know
Businesses (Gas stations, parking lots etc)	Businesses (Gas stations, parking lots etc) Very Serious	Businesses (Gas stations, parking lots etc) Somewhat Serious	Businesses (Gas stations, parking lots etc) Slight Serious	Businesses (Gas stations, parking lots etc) Not Serious	Businesses (Gas stations, parking lots etc) I Don't Know
Vacant Land	Vacant Land Very Serious	Vacant Land Somewhat Serious	Vacant Land Slight Serious	Vacant Land Not Serious	Vacant Land I Don't Know
Recreation Center	Recreation Center Very Serious	Recreation Center Somewhat Serious	Recreation Center Slight Serious	Recreation Center Not Serious	Recreation Center I Don't Know
Within the Juvenile Community	Within the Juvenile Community Very Serious	Within the Juvenile Community Somewhat Serious	Within the Juvenile Community Slight Serious	Within the Juvenile Community Not Serious	Within the Juvenile Community I Don't Know
Within the Adult Community	Within the Adult Community Very Serious	Within the Adult Community Somewhat Serious	Within the Adult Community Slight Serious	Within the Adult Community Not Serious	Within the Adult Community I Don't Know

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* 17. Please respond whether you agree or disagree with the following statements:

	Strongly Agree	Agree	No opinion	Disagree	Strongly Disagree
The police presence in my neighborhood is appropriate for the need	The police presence in my neighborhood is appropriate for the need Strongly Agree	The police presence in my neighborhood is appropriate for the need Agree	The police presence in my neighborhood is appropriate for the need No opinion	The police presence in my neighborhood is appropriate for the need Disagree	The police presence in my neighborhood is appropriate for the need Strongly Disagree
Traffic enforcement in the City of Whiteville meets the needs of the community	Traffic enforcement in the City of Whiteville meets the needs of the community Strongly Agree	Traffic enforcement in the City of Whiteville meets the needs of the community Agree	Traffic enforcement in the City of Whiteville meets the needs of the community No opinion	Traffic enforcement in the City of Whiteville meets the needs of the community Disagree	Traffic enforcement in the City of Whiteville meets the needs of the community Strongly Disagree
The Police Department gives proper attention to minor crimes (i.e. vandalism, disturbances, etc.)	The Police Department gives proper attention to minor crimes (i.e. vandalism, disturbances, etc.) Strongly Agree	The Police Department gives proper attention to minor crimes (i.e. vandalism, disturbances, etc.) Agree	The Police Department gives proper attention to minor crimes (i.e. vandalism, disturbances, etc.) No opinion	The Police Department gives proper attention to minor crimes (i.e. vandalism, disturbances, etc.) Disagree	The Police Department gives proper attention to minor crimes (i.e. vandalism, disturbances, etc.) Strongly Disagree
The Police Department is providing appropriate community education and outreach programs	The Police Department is providing appropriate community education and outreach programs Strongly Agree	The Police Department is providing appropriate community education and outreach programs Agree	The Police Department is providing appropriate community education and outreach programs No opinion	The Police Department is providing appropriate community education and outreach programs Disagree	The Police Department is providing appropriate community education and outreach programs Strongly Disagree
Efforts of the Police Department to enforce the law are compatible with community needs	Efforts of the Police Department to enforce the law are compatible with community needs Strongly Agree	Efforts of the Police Department to enforce the law are compatible with community needs Agree	Efforts of the Police Department to enforce the law are compatible with community needs No opinion	Efforts of the Police Department to enforce the law are compatible with community needs Disagree	Efforts of the Police Department to enforce the law are compatible with community needs Strongly Disagree
Whiteville police officers perform an appropriate amount of patrolling on foot in the community and neighborhoods	Whiteville police officers perform an appropriate amount of patrolling on foot in the community and neighborhoods Strongly Agree	Whiteville police officers perform an appropriate amount of patrolling on foot in the community and neighborhoods Agree	Whiteville police officers perform an appropriate amount of patrolling on foot in the community and neighborhoods No opinion	Whiteville police officers perform an appropriate amount of patrolling on foot in the community and neighborhoods Disagree	Whiteville police officers perform an appropriate amount of patrolling on foot in the community and neighborhoods Strongly Disagree
The Police Department responds to emergency calls in a timely manner	The Police Department responds to emergency calls in a timely manner Strongly Agree	The Police Department responds to emergency calls in a timely manner Agree	The Police Department responds to emergency calls in a timely manner No opinion	The Police Department responds to emergency calls in a timely manner Disagree	The Police Department responds to emergency calls in a timely manner Strongly Disagree
Whiteville police officers treat people with respect	Whiteville police officers treat people with respect Strongly Agree	Whiteville police officers treat people with respect Agree	Whiteville police officers treat people with respect No opinion	Whiteville police officers treat people with respect Disagree	Whiteville police officers treat people with respect Strongly Disagree
Whiteville police officers respect the rights of individuals and treat people fairly	Whiteville police officers respect the rights of individuals and treat people fairly Strongly Agree	Whiteville police officers respect the rights of individuals and treat people fairly Agree	Whiteville police officers respect the rights of individuals and treat people fairly No opinion	Whiteville police officers respect the rights of individuals and treat people fairly Disagree	Whiteville police officers respect the rights of individuals and treat people fairly Strongly Disagree
Telephone calls to the Whiteville Police Department are handled professionally and courteously	Telephone calls to the Whiteville Police Department are handled professionally and courteously Strongly Agree	Telephone calls to the Whiteville Police Department are handled professionally and courteously Agree	Telephone calls to the Whiteville Police Department are handled professionally and courteously No opinion	Telephone calls to the Whiteville Police Department are handled professionally and courteously Disagree	Telephone calls to the Whiteville Police Department are handled professionally and courteously Strongly Disagree
A formal complaint brought against a Whiteville Police Officer will receive a fair, objective, and timely response	A formal complaint brought against a Whiteville Police Officer will receive a fair, objective, and timely response Strongly Agree	A formal complaint brought against a Whiteville Police Officer will receive a fair, objective, and timely response Agree	A formal complaint brought against a Whiteville Police Officer will receive a fair, objective, and timely response No opinion	A formal complaint brought against a Whiteville Police Officer will receive a fair, objective, and timely response Disagree	A formal complaint brought against a Whiteville Police Officer will receive a fair, objective, and timely response Strongly Disagree
The Whiteville Police Department solicits and welcomes community input	The Whiteville Police Department solicits and welcomes community input Strongly Agree	The Whiteville Police Department solicits and welcomes community input Agree	The Whiteville Police Department solicits and welcomes community input No opinion	The Whiteville Police Department solicits and welcomes community input Disagree	The Whiteville Police Department solicits and welcomes community input Strongly Disagree
Whiteville police officers are respected by the community	Whiteville police officers are respected by the community Strongly Agree	Whiteville police officers are respected by the community Agree	Whiteville police officers are respected by the community No opinion	Whiteville police officers are respected by the community Disagree	Whiteville police officers are respected by the community Strongly Disagree
The Whiteville Police Department has a good public image	The Whiteville Police Department has a good public image Strongly Agree	The Whiteville Police Department has a good public image Agree	The Whiteville Police Department has a good public image No opinion	The Whiteville Police Department has a good public image Disagree	The Whiteville Police Department has a good public image Strongly Disagree
The Whiteville Police Department does its job well	The Whiteville Police Department does its job well Strongly Agree	The Whiteville Police Department does its job well Agree	The Whiteville Police Department does its job well No opinion	The Whiteville Police Department does its job well Disagree	The Whiteville Police Department does its job well Strongly Disagree
Whiteville police officers look professional in appearance	Whiteville police officers look professional in appearance Strongly Agree	Whiteville police officers look professional in appearance Agree	Whiteville police officers look professional in appearance No opinion	Whiteville police officers look professional in appearance Disagree	Whiteville police officers look professional in appearance Strongly Disagree
Whiteville police officers provide timely and useful information to persons reporting crimes	Whiteville police officers provide timely and useful information to persons reporting crimes Strongly Agree	Whiteville police officers provide timely and useful information to persons reporting crimes Agree	Whiteville police officers provide timely and useful information to persons reporting crimes No opinion	Whiteville police officers provide timely and useful information to persons reporting crimes Disagree	Whiteville police officers provide timely and useful information to persons reporting crimes Strongly Disagree
The Whiteville Police Department solves crime	The Whiteville Police Department solves crime Strongly Agree	The Whiteville Police Department solves crime Agree	The Whiteville Police Department solves crime No opinion	The Whiteville Police Department solves crime Disagree	The Whiteville Police Department solves crime Strongly Disagree

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* 18. In your opinion what do think should the current policing priorities of the Whiteville Police Department be?
(Please rank the answers appropriately - # 1, 2, 3, 4...- “1” being the most important)

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* 19. How long have you lived in Whiteville?

Less than one year

1-3 years

4-10 years

11-20 years

21+ Years

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* 20. How old are you?

Under 18

18-24

25-34

35-44

45-54

55-64

65+

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* 21. How many people currently live in your household?

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* 22. How many children, by age, currently live in your household?

Less than 1 year old

1 year old

2 years old

3 years old

4 years old

5 years old

6 years old

7 years old

8 years old

9 years old

10 years old

11 years old

12 years old

13 years old

14 years old

15 years old

16 years old

17 years old

18 years old or older

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* 23. Do you own or rent your home?

Own

Rent

Other

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* 24. What is your approximate average household income?

$0-$24,999

$25,000-$49,999

$50,000-$74,999

$75,000-$99,999

$100,000-$124,999

$125,000-$149,999

$150,000-$174,999

$175,000-$199,999

$200,000 and up

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* 25. Which of the following categories best describes your employment status?

Employed, working full-time

Employed, working part-time

Not employed, looking for work

Not employed, NOT looking for work

Retired

Disabled, not able to work

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* 26. What is your race or ethnicity?

Asian

Black or African American

Hispanic or Latino

Middle Eastern or North African

Multiracial or Multiethnic

Native American or Alaska Native

Native Hawaiian or other Pacific Islander

White

Whiteville Police Department Community Input Survey

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* 1. 1. In your opinion rate the seriousness of the following crimes and quality of life issues in Whiteville for the last 5 years.

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* 2. Have you ever been the victim of a crime in Whiteville?

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* 3. Have you ever been the victim of a crime outside the city of Whiteville?

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* 4. In the City of Whiteville, have you ever: (Check all that apply)

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* 5. In your opinion, how much have the following factors contributed to crime rates in Whiteville in the last 5 years? (Please check one box for each subject)

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* 6. Does your neighborhood have a citizen crime watch group?

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* 7. Would you participate in a crime watch group?

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* 8. In your opinion, compared to other communities in the Columbus County area, how safe is the City of Whiteville overall?

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* 9. In your opinion, how likely is it that you will be the victim of a property crime in Whiteville over the next 5 years?

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* 10. In your opinion, how likely is it that you will be the victim of a violent crime in Whiteville over the next 5 years?

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* 11. In your opinion how supportive is the Whiteville Community to the Whiteville Police Department?

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* 12. In your opinion how supportive is the Whiteville Police Department to the Whiteville Community?

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* 13. How much time do you spend actively participating in the community (community-based programs, committees, boards, etc.) each month?

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* 14. What do you believe about the prevalence of crime in Whiteville?

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* 15. Please check one response for each statement:

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* 16. How serious is the illegal drug problem in the following areas in Whiteville?

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* 17. Please respond whether you agree or disagree with the following statements:

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* 18. In your opinion what do think should the current policing priorities of the Whiteville Police Department be?(Please rank the answers appropriately - # 1, 2, 3, 4...- “1” being the most important)

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* 19. How long have you lived in Whiteville?

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* 20. How old are you?

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* 21. How many people currently live in your household?

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* 22. How many children, by age, currently live in your household?

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* 23. Do you own or rent your home?

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* 24. What is your approximate average household income?

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* 25. Which of the following categories best describes your employment status?

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* 26. What is your race or ethnicity?

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* 27. The thing I like best about the Whiteville Police Department is:

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* 28. The thing I would most like to see improved at the Whiteville Police Department is:

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* 29. Please list the most significant values or characteristics that a Whiteville Police Officer should possess.

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* 30. The one thing I would like to tell the Chief of Police Paul Rockenbach is?

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* 31. Other Comments or Expansion of Previous Answers:

* 18. In your opinion what do think should the current policing priorities of the Whiteville Police Department be?
(Please rank the answers appropriately - # 1, 2, 3, 4...- “1” being the most important)