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Elon PD Strategic Planning Community Survey
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
No
If yes, please explain the incident:
2.
Have you been a victim of a crime reported to the Elon Police Department within the last 12 months?
Yes
No
If yes, please specify:
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
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
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
6.
Does Elon Police Department work together with community members to solve local problems?
Yes
Somewhat
No
7.
How would you rate the overall performance of the Elon Police Department?
Above average
Average
Below average
8.
How do you rate the overall competence of Elon Police Department Employees?
Above average
Average
Below average
9.
How do you rate the Elon Police Department on criminal law enforcement efforts?
Poor
1 star
Less than average
2 stars
Average
3 stars
Above average
4 stars
Excellent
5 stars
10.
How do you rate the Elon Police Department on crime prevention and community services?
Poor
1 star
Below Average
2 stars
Average
3 stars
Above Average
4 stars
Excellent
5 stars
11.
How do you rate the Elon Police Department on traffic safety and enforcement?
Poor
1 star
Below Average
2 stars
Average
3 stars
Above Average
4 stars
Excellent
5 stars
12.
How do you rate Elon Police Officers' attitudes, behaviors and professionalism toward citizens?
Poor
1 star
Below Average
2 stars
Average
3 stars
Above Average
4 stars
Excellent
5 stars
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
COVID-19
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)
14.
How would you rate EPD addressing concerns and promoting safety and security in your neighborhood?
Below average
Average
Above average
15.
Are you comfortable in contacting the Elon Police Department with a question, need, concern, etc?
Yes
No
Not Sure
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
17.
I feel the Elon Police Department helps in providing a safe living environment.
Strongly agree
Agree
Neither agree nor disagree
Disagree
Strongly disagree
18.
I feel that the Town of Elon is a safe place to live.
Strongly agree
Agree
Neither agree nor disagree
Disagree
Strongly disagree
19.
I feel safe and secure in my neighborhood.
Strongly agree
Agree
Neither agree nor disagree
Disagree
Strongly disagree
20.
I feel safe and secure when I shop in the Town of Elon.
Strongly agree
Agree
Neither agree nor disagree
Disagree
Strongly disagree
21.
I feel the Elon Police Department understands the needs of citizens.
Strongly agree
Agree
Neither agree nor disagree
Disagree
Strongly disagree
22.
To what extent do officers in Elon Police Department treat people fairly?
Unfairly
Neither Fairly or Unfairly
Fairly
23.
Do officers in Elon Police Department show concern for community members?
Yes
No
Somewhat
Unsure
24.
Are officers in Elon Police Department respectful to the public?
Yes
No
Somewhat
Unsure
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
26.
How effective is Elon Police Department at proactively preventing crime?
Very effective
Somewhat effective
Not so effective
Not at all effective
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
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
29.
To what extent do you trust the Elon Police Department?
A lot
A moderate amount
A little
None at all
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:
31.
I am a resident of the Town of Elon.
Yes
No
32.
I am a business owner within the Town of Elon
Yes
No
33.
I work within the Town of Elon
Yes
No
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.
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
36.
On what have you based the opinions given in this survey?
Personal Experience
Observation
Word of Mouth
Newspaper
Television
Internet
Other
37.
What is your education level?
38.
Please enter your age.
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
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
41.
Please enter your gender.
Current Progress,
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