1.The Antioch Police Department (APD) is requesting your assistance through this community survey to better understand how residents view policing, community safety, and department services. The goal of the survey is to gather input directly from community members so that APD can evaluate and improve how it serves the public. Your feedback is important. By sharing your perspectives, you are helping the APD identify areas of strength and areas where the department can improve. The survey results will be used to strengthen trust, enhance collaboration in the community, and inform strategies for improving public safety in Antioch.

The APD has partnered with California State University East Bay to prepare the survey. This survey is voluntary. You will not be asked to provide your name or any other identifying information. All responses will be kept confidential and combined with responses from other community members. No reports from this survey can be used to identify you personally. The responses will be used for research purposes only and your decision to participate will not affect your relationship with any programs or services that you may currently be involved in or entitled to. The survey will take 10 minutes to complete. If you do not wish to respond to a specific question, you may select “prefer not to answer” and move on to the next question. We greatly appreciate your willingness to participate in this survey. Your input will directly support APD’s efforts to build stronger relationships, ensure accountability, and work with the community to create a safer Antioch for everyone.

You have received this survey because you reside in Antioch, CA. Data collected from this confidential, anonymous, and voluntary survey will be used to assist the Antioch Police Department in enhancing its work. The information gathered will be used for research on positive strides and challenges to policing in Antioch. The survey questions are based on your personal experiences. There are minimal risks to participating in the survey, including the possibility of stress and anxiety. The benefits of participating in the survey may include the intrinsic motivation that comes from knowing your information will be used to shape policing in Antioch. You can answer the questions you feel comfortable answering and can stop at any time. You may choose to participate or not. You must be 18 years of age or older to participate. If you do not wish to participate, you can close out of the survey now. If you do participate, completion and submission of the survey indicates your consent to the above conditions. The survey should take 7-10 minutes to complete. Any questions or concerns should be directed to the principal investigator, Dr. Summer Jackson, at summer.jackson@csueastbay.edu or (510) 885-2462, or the CSUEB Office of Research and Sponsored Programs at irb@csueastbay.edu or (510) 885-4212.

Do you agree to take the survey?

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