Top Questions for the Annual Police Officer Survey

Police Officer Survey Questions

1. How satisfied are you with your current role as a police officer?

  • Very satisfied
  • Satisfied
  • Neutral
  • Dissatisfied
  • Very dissatisfied

2. Do you feel that the department provides sufficient resources to perform your job effectively?

  • Yes, always
  • Most of the time
  • Sometimes
  • Rarely
  • No, never

3. On a scale of 1-10, how would you rate your overall job satisfaction?
(1 = Extremely dissatisfied, 10 = Extremely satisfied)

  • 1
  • 2
  • 3
  • 4
  • 5
  • 6
  • 7
  • 8
  • 9
  • 10

4. Do you believe the current training programs adequately prepare you for real-world scenarios?

  • Yes
  • No
  • Somewhat

5. What areas of professional development would you like more training in? (Select all that apply)

  • De-escalation techniques
  • Technology tools (e.g., body cameras, data management)
  • Legal updates and regulations
  • Leadership and management
  • Tactical operations
  • Community relations
  • Other: ___________

6. How would you rate the communication between officers and the command staff?

  • Excellent
  • Good
  • Average
  • Poor
  • Very poor

7. Do you feel supported by your supervisors and leadership?

  • Yes, always
  • Most of the time
  • Sometimes
  • Rarely
  • No, never

8. How often do you receive feedback on your performance, and do you find it helpful?

  • Frequently and helpful
  • Frequently but not helpful
  • Occasionally and helpful
  • Occasionally but not helpful
  • Rarely, if ever

9. Do you feel that your work environment is safe and supportive?

  • Strongly agree
  • Agree
  • Neutral
  • Disagree
  • Strongly disagree

10. Do you feel that the department promotes a positive team culture?

  • Strongly agree
  • Agree
  • Neutral
  • Disagree
  • Strongly disagree

11. How confident are you in your ability to interact with the public during routine patrols?

  • Very confident
  • Confident
  • Neutral
  • Not very confident
  • Not confident at all

12. Do you believe the community trusts the police department?

  • Strongly agree
  • Agree
  • Neutral
  • Disagree
  • Strongly disagree

13. How often do you feel stressed or overwhelmed by your duties?

  • Daily
  • Weekly
  • Monthly
  • Rarely
  • Never

14. Are mental health resources readily available and encouraged within the department?

  • Yes, and they are encouraged
  • Yes, but they are not encouraged
  • No, they are not available
  • I don’t know

15. Do you feel that you have access to the latest tools and technologies needed for your job?

  • Yes, always
  • Most of the time
  • Sometimes
  • Rarely
  • No, never

16. How would you rate the quality of the equipment provided to you?

  • Excellent
  • Good
  • Average
  • Poor
  • Very poor

17. Do you see opportunities for career advancement within the department?

  • Yes, many opportunities
  • Some opportunities
  • Few opportunities
  • No opportunities
  • Unsure

18. What additional support would help you grow in your career? (Select all that apply)

  • Mentorship
  • Leadership training
  • More diverse assignments
  • Educational support
  • Clearer promotion pathways
  • Other: ___________

19. Do you feel that there is a strong emphasis on ethical behavior within the department?

  • Strongly agree
  • Agree
  • Neutral
  • Disagree
  • Strongly disagree

20. How confident are you in reporting misconduct or unethical behavior by fellow officers?

  • Very confident
  • Confident
  • Neutral
  • Not very confident
  • Not confident at all

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