- How motivated are you currently feeling to perform your duties as a police officer? (scale of 1-5, 1 being not motivated)
- How supported do you feel by agency leadership regarding your physical and psychological wellbeing? (scale of 1-5, 1 not supported)
- How fairly and consistently do you feel discipline is administered within the department? (scale of 1-5, 1 being very unfair)
- How comfortable do you feel openly discussing mental health struggles with your direct supervisor? (scale of 1-5, 1 being very uncomfortable)
- How knowledgeable are you about mental illnesses like PTSD, anxiety, and depression? (scale of 1-5, 1 being not knowledgeable)
- How comfortable do you feel speaking to a mental health professional about work-related stress or trauma? (scale of 1-5, 1 being very uncomfortable)
- To what extent do you fear negative career impacts for seeking mental health treatment? (scale of 1-5, 1 being no fear)
- How supported does the agency make you feel in prioritizing your mental health? (scale of 1-5, 1 being unsupported)
- How prepared do you feel to de-escalate confrontations verbally without using force? (scale of 1-5, 1 being unprepared)
- How confident are you in your ability to physically protect yourself on the job if needed? (scale of 1-5, 1 being unconfident)
- How comfortable are you intervening if a fellow officer seems to be struggling with mental health issues? (scale of 1-5, 1 being very uncomfortable)
- How valued and respected do citizens in your patrol area make you feel as an officer? (scale 1-5, 1 being disrespected)
- How confident are you in your agency’s commitment to accountability around misconduct? (scale 1-5, 1 being unconfident)
- How fair and transparent is the disciplinary process when complaints are made against officers in your department? (scale 1-5, 1 being unfair)
- How actively does agency leadership solicit your confidential input on issues impacting officers? (scale 1-5, 1 being inactive)
- How comfortable do you feel raising concerns or criticisms internally about department policies and leadership decisions? (scale 1-5, 1 being uncomfortable)
- How prepared do you feel to respond to an active shooter or terrorist situation if it arose? (scale 1-5, 1 being unprepared)
- How adequate is current training on use of force judgement and de-escalation techniques? (scale 1-5, 1 being inadequate)
- How safe do you feel from ambush, assault, or injury during typical duties like traffic stops and disturbance calls? (scale 1-5, 1 being unsafe)
- How confident are you in your equipment protecting you from serious harm if violently attacked? (scale 1-5, 1 being unconfident)
- How valued do you feel your expertise and insights are by agency leadership when making policy decisions? (scale 1-5, 1 being devalued)
- How consistent is leadership messaging about prioritizing officer wellness with actual department programs and resource allocation? (scale 1-5, 1 being inconsistent)
- How comfortable do you feel admitting to a supervisor if you made an error in judgement during an incident? (scale 1-5, 1 being uncomfortable)
- How confident are you that the department would support you emotionally and psychologically after a traumatic event? (scale 1-5, 1 being unconfident)
- How satisfied are you currently with your pay and benefits compared to your daily job duties and risks? (scale 1-5, 1 being dissatisfied)
Property Crime Prevention Survey Questions
1. How satisfied are you with police efforts to prevent property crime in your neighborhood? 2. Do officers visibly patrol and respond promptly to calls
