10 Survey Questions and Answers to Measure Community Engagement with Police and Policing Practices

Introduction

Community policing is an approach to law enforcement that focuses on building positive relationships between police officers and the communities they serve. Effective community policing depends on strong community engagement, where members of the community actively participate in shaping policing practices and policies. One way to measure community engagement with police and policing practices is through surveys. In this blog post, we will explore 10 survey questions and answers that can help measure community engagement with police.

1. How often do you interact with police officers in your community?
   A. Daily
   B. Weekly
   C. Monthly
   D. Rarely
   E. Never
2. How would you rate your level of trust in the police department in your community?
   A. Very High
   B. Somewhat High
   C. Neutral
   D. Somewhat Low
   E. Very Low
3. How often do you feel that the police department in your community is responsive to the needs and concerns of the community?
   A. Always
   B. Often
   C. Sometimes
   D. Rarely
   E. Never
4. Have you witnessed any incidents of police misconduct or excessive use of force in your community?
   A. Yes
   B. No
5. How well do you feel the police department in your community communicates with the community about its policies, procedures, and practices?
   A. Very Well
   B. Somewhat Well
   C. Neutral
   D. Somewhat Poorly
   E. Very Poorly
6. How confident are you that if you reported a crime or suspicious activity to the police department in your community, it would be appropriately investigated?
   A. Very confident
   B. Somewhat confident
   C. Neutral
   D. Somewhat unconfident
   E. Very unconfident
7. How satisfied are you with the police department’s efforts to address community safety concerns in your neighborhood?
   A. Very satisfied
   B. Somewhat satisfied
   C. Neutral
   D. Somewhat Dissatisfied
   E.Very Dissatisfied
8. Have you participated in any community outreach or engagement programs organized by the police department in your community?
   A. Yes
   B. No
9. How well do you feel the police department in your community represents the diversity of the community?
   A. Very Well
   B. Somewhat Well
   C. Neutral
   D. Somewhat Poorly
   E. Very Poorly
10. How important do you think it is for the police department in your community to build positive relationships with the community?
    A. Very Important
    B.Somewhat Important
    C. Neutral
    D. Somewhat Unimportant
    E. Very unimportant

Conclusion

Community engagement is essential for effective community policing. Surveys can provide valuable insights into community engagement with police and policing practices. By asking these ten survey questions and analyzing the answers, police departments can better understand community perceptions and improve community policing efforts. To get started with your community engagement survey, request a free demo!