Elon PD Strategic Planning Community Survey

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* 1. Have you received any services from the Elon Police Department in the last 12 months? (This includes reporting a crime, motor vehicle accident, or any other incident where contact was made with an Elon Police Officer)

Yes

If yes, please explain the incident:

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* 2. Have you been a victim of a crime reported to the Elon Police Department within the last 12 months?

Yes

If yes, please specify:

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* 3. To what extent does Elon Police Department develop relationships with community members? (e.g. residents, organizations, and groups)

Elon Police Department does not try to develop relationships with the community

Elon Police Department tries to develop relationships with the community but could do a better job

Elon Police Department does a good job of developing relationships with the community

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* 4. To what extent does Elon Police Department regularly communicate with community members? (e.g., websites, e-mails, or public meetings)

A great deal

A lot

A moderate amount

A little

None at all

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* 5. Does Elon Police Department make it easy for community members to provide input? (e.g., comments, suggestions, and concerns)

Very easy

Easy

Neither easy nor difficult

Difficult

Very difficult

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* 6. Does Elon Police Department work together with community members to solve local problems?

Yes

Somewhat

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* 7. How would you rate the overall performance of the Elon Police Department?

Above average

Average

Below average

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* 8. How do you rate the overall competence of Elon Police Department Employees?

Above average

Average

Below average

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* 9. How do you rate the Elon Police Department on criminal law enforcement efforts?

Poor

Less than average

Average

Above average

Excellent

Poor

Less than average

Average

Above average

Excellent

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* 10. How do you rate the Elon Police Department on crime prevention and community services?

Poor

Below Average

Average

Above Average

Excellent

Poor

Below Average

Average

Above Average

Excellent

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* 11. How do you rate the Elon Police Department on traffic safety and enforcement?

Poor

Below Average

Average

Above Average

Excellent

Poor

Below Average

Average

Above Average

Excellent

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* 12. How do you rate Elon Police Officers' attitudes, behaviors and professionalism toward citizens?

Poor

Below Average

Average

Above Average

Excellent

Poor

Below Average

Average

Above Average

Excellent

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* 13. Please select the three issues you think are the greatest problems within your community.

Burglaries/thefts (auto)

Burglaries/thefts (residential)

Child Abuse

Child Sexual Predators/Internet Safety

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Disorderly Conduct/Public Intoxication/Noise Violations

Disorderly Youth (e.g. cruising or gathering)

Domestic Violence (Adult)

Driving Under the Influence (i.e. alcohol or drugs)

Drug Abuse (e.g. manufacture, sale, or use of illegal/prescription drugs)

Fraud/Identify Theft

Gang Activity

Gun Violence

Hate Crimes

Homeland Security Problems

Homeless- or Transient-related Problems (Panhandling)

Homicide

Littering

Mugging

Noise

Physical Assault

Prostitution

School Safety (e.g. bullying, fighting, or weapons)

Sexual Assault/ Rape (adult)

Traffic Issues/ Residential Speeding

Underage Drinking

Vandalism/Graffiti

Other (please specify)

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* 14. How would you rate EPD addressing concerns and promoting safety and security in your neighborhood?

Below average

Average

Above average

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* 15. Are you comfortable in contacting the Elon Police Department with a question, need, concern, etc?

Yes

Not Sure

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* 16. Elon Police Department practices biased-free policing and respects the rights and dignity of all citizens

Strongly agree

Agree

Neither agree nor disagree

Disagree

Strongly disagree

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* 17. I feel the Elon Police Department helps in providing a safe living environment.

Strongly agree

Agree

Neither agree nor disagree

Disagree

Strongly disagree

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* 18. I feel that the Town of Elon is a safe place to live.

Strongly agree

Agree

Neither agree nor disagree

Disagree

Strongly disagree

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* 19. I feel safe and secure in my neighborhood.

Strongly agree

Agree

Neither agree nor disagree

Disagree

Strongly disagree

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* 20. I feel safe and secure when I shop in the Town of Elon.

Strongly agree

Agree

Neither agree nor disagree

Disagree

Strongly disagree

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* 21. I feel the Elon Police Department understands the needs of citizens.

Strongly agree

Agree

Neither agree nor disagree

Disagree

Strongly disagree

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* 22. To what extent do officers in Elon Police Department treat people fairly?

Unfairly

Neither Fairly or Unfairly

Fairly

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* 23. Do officers in Elon Police Department show concern for community members?

Yes

Somewhat

Unsure

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* 24. Are officers in Elon Police Department respectful to the public?

Yes

Somewhat

Unsure

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* 25. How responsive is Elon Police Department responsive to the concerns of community members?

Extremely responsive

Very responsive

Somewhat responsive

Not so responsive

Not at all responsive

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* 26. How effective is Elon Police Department at proactively preventing crime?

Very effective

Somewhat effective

Not so effective

Not at all effective

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* 27. How would you rate Elon Police Departments performance in addressing the problems that really concern you?

Very effective

Somewhat effective

Not so effective

Not at all effective

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* 28. To what extent are you satisfied with the overall performance of the Elon Police Department?

Very satisfied

Satisfied

Neither satisfied nor dissatisfied

Dissatisfied

Very dissatisfied

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* 29. To what extent do you trust the Elon Police Department?

A lot

A moderate amount

A little

None at all

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* 30. What are the top (3) areas in which you feel Elon Police Department needs to the most improvement (please list them).

Area 1:

Area 2:

Area 3:

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* 31. I am a resident of the Town of Elon.

Yes

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* 32. I am a business owner within the Town of Elon

Yes

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* 33. I work within the Town of Elon

Yes

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* 34. What is your main source on how you receive information on the Elon Police Department?

Social Media

Internet

Newspaper

Television

Other means

Do not receive information about the PD at all.

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* 35. Of which Elon Police Department's Social Media Efforts are you aware?

Facebook

Instagram

Next Door App

YouTube

I am not aware of Elon Police Department's Social Media Efforts

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* 36. On what have you based the opinions given in this survey?

Personal Experience

Observation

Word of Mouth

Newspaper

Television

Internet

Other

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* 37. What is your education level?

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* 38. Please enter your age.

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* 39. Please enter your income level.

Under $15,000

Between $15,000 and $29,999

Between $30,000 and $49,999

Between $50,000 and $74,999

Between $75,000 and $99,999

Between $100,000 and $150,000

Over $150,000

Prefer not to say

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* 40. Please enter your race.

White or Caucasian

Black or African American

Hispanic or Latino

Asian or Asian American

American Indian or Alaska Native

Native Hawaiian or other Pacific Islander

Another race

Prefer not to say

Elon PD Strategic Planning Community Survey

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* 1. Have you received any services from the Elon Police Department in the last 12 months? (This includes reporting a crime, motor vehicle accident, or any other incident where contact was made with an Elon Police Officer)

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* 2. Have you been a victim of a crime reported to the Elon Police Department within the last 12 months?

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* 3. To what extent does Elon Police Department develop relationships with community members? (e.g. residents, organizations, and groups)

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* 4. To what extent does Elon Police Department regularly communicate with community members? (e.g., websites, e-mails, or public meetings)

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* 5. Does Elon Police Department make it easy for community members to provide input? (e.g., comments, suggestions, and concerns)

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* 6. Does Elon Police Department work together with community members to solve local problems?

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* 7. How would you rate the overall performance of the Elon Police Department?

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* 8. How do you rate the overall competence of Elon Police Department Employees?

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* 9. How do you rate the Elon Police Department on criminal law enforcement efforts?

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* 10. How do you rate the Elon Police Department on crime prevention and community services?

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* 11. How do you rate the Elon Police Department on traffic safety and enforcement?

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* 12. How do you rate Elon Police Officers' attitudes, behaviors and professionalism toward citizens?

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* 13. Please select the three issues you think are the greatest problems within your community.

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* 14. How would you rate EPD addressing concerns and promoting safety and security in your neighborhood?

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* 15. Are you comfortable in contacting the Elon Police Department with a question, need, concern, etc?

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* 16. Elon Police Department practices biased-free policing and respects the rights and dignity of all citizens

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* 17. I feel the Elon Police Department helps in providing a safe living environment.

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* 18. I feel that the Town of Elon is a safe place to live.

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* 19. I feel safe and secure in my neighborhood.

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* 20. I feel safe and secure when I shop in the Town of Elon.

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* 21. I feel the Elon Police Department understands the needs of citizens.

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* 22. To what extent do officers in Elon Police Department treat people fairly?

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* 23. Do officers in Elon Police Department show concern for community members?

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* 24. Are officers in Elon Police Department respectful to the public?

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* 25. How responsive is Elon Police Department responsive to the concerns of community members?

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* 26. How effective is Elon Police Department at proactively preventing crime?

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* 27. How would you rate Elon Police Departments performance in addressing the problems that really concern you?

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* 28. To what extent are you satisfied with the overall performance of the Elon Police Department?

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* 29. To what extent do you trust the Elon Police Department?﻿

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* 30. What are the top (3) areas in which you feel Elon Police Department needs to the most improvement (please list them).

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* 31. I am a resident of the Town of Elon.

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* 32. I am a business owner within the Town of Elon

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* 33. I work within the Town of Elon

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* 34. What is your main source on how you receive information on the Elon Police Department?

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* 35. Of which Elon Police Department's Social Media Efforts are you aware?

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* 36. On what have you based the opinions given in this survey?

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* 37. What is your education level?

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* 38. Please enter your age.

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* 39. Please enter your income level.

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* 29. To what extent do you trust the Elon Police Department?