Belmont Police Citizen Feedback Survey

1.I am a _______of the Town of Belmont? (Select all that apply)
2.If you are a resident of Belmont which School is closest to your home?
3.I feel safe in my home or business in Belmont?
4.I feel safe walking alone in my neighborhood after dark?
5.The Belmont Police Department does a good job keeping Belmont residents safe?
6.The Belmont Police Department keeps citizens informed about crime in Belmont?
7.Belmont Police Officers are courteous?
8.I have confidence in the Belmont Police Department?
9.Belmont Police Officers are professional in their appearance? 
10.Belmont Police Officers respond promptly when called?
11.Please respond to how you identify certain quality of life issues as being a problem in the Town of Belmont.
Not a Problem at All 
Somewhat a Problem 
Very Much a Problem
N/A
vandalism 
Illegal Dumping
Public Drinking
Animal Control Problems
Neighbor Disputes
Drug use
Unnecessary Noise
Youths Loitering 
Graffiti
Traffic Congestion 
12.Please respond how you identify certain crimes as being a problem in the Town of Belmont.
Not a Problem at All
Somewhat a Problem 
Very Much a Problem 
N/A
Violent Crime 
Vehicle Theft
Burglary/House Break ins
Assaults
Domestic Violence 
Unlawful Weapons
Thefts
Scams/Identity Theft
Vehicle Break ins
Unlawful Drug Use
Elder Abuse/Neglect
Sexual Assaults 
Child Abuse 
13.Please respond how you identify certain traffic issues as being a problem in the Town of Belmont.
Not a Problem at All
Somewhat a problem 
Very Much a Problem 
N/A
Speeding Motor Vehicles 
Aggressive Driving 
Drunk Driving
Illegally Parked Vehicles 
Pedestrian Safety 
Bicycle Safety 
Distracted Driving 
14.In your opinion how much have the following factors contributed to the crime rate in Belmont over the last five years?
Large Influence
Moderate Influence 
Slight Influence 
No Influence 
Don't Know 
Courts are too lenient 
Drug/alcohol abuse
Limited police presence 
Lack of civility 
Population Density 
Intolerance of differences based on race, religion, sexual orientation, etc.
Lack of alternative activities for youth
Mental Health issues 
15.How effective do you believe the following Belmont Police  & Community programs are on addressing crime and quality of life issues?
Very Effective 
Somewhat Effective 
Slightly Effective 
Not at all Effective 
Don't know 
School Resource Officer Program (SRO)
Department Web Page
Belmont E911 Police & Fire Dispatch Center 
Bicycle Patrol 
BPD Social Media Accounts 
Restorative Justice Programs 
"Directed Patrol" to high incident areas 
Police Motorcycles 
Domestic Violence Follow up 
BPD K9 Program 
24 hr.,  Unwanted Drug Drop off Bin
Officer Wellness Programs
FUTURE PROGRAMS
Social Worker (Co-responder)
Body Worn Cameras 
16.What do you believe about the prevalence of crime in Belmont?
17.I feel comfortable speaking with a Belmont Police Officer about a problem.
18.Telephone calls to the Belmont Police are handled professionally and with courtesy. 
19.Belmont Police Officers treat residents fairly and justly?
20.The Belmont Police Department has a good public image.
21.The Belmont Police give proper attention to minor crimes (i.e. vandalism, disturbances, etc.)
22.Belmont Police Officers are professional in their conduct?
23.The Police Department does a good job in an effort to engage the community.
24.The Belmont Police Department is responsible for enforcing the Town's Overnight Parking bylaw which prohibits on street parking between the hours of 1AM and 7AM. Do you agree or disagree with this bylaw?
25.How old are you?
26.Efforts by the police department to enforce the laws are compatible with community needs? 
27.The area I would most like to see improvement upon at the Belmont Police Department is:
28.Please add any comments that you would like to make about the Belmont Police Department or its personnel.
Current Progress,
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