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Josephson's Exemplary Policing Survey #1

INTRODUCTION. This survey is a research project of the Josephson Institute of Ethics' Exemplary Policing Initiative. Survey results, policing news, provocative articles and a full archive of critical reports and other resources can be found at the Institute's website at www.josephsonsexemplarypolicing.org. CONFIDENTIALITY. Only the Josephson Institute has access to the responses. No attempt to connect any opinion with the person making it will be made. Please be candid.

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* 1. In what state is agency or organization located?

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* 2. RANK / POSITION. (you may check more than one)

CEO - Police Chief, Superintendent, Commissioner, Sheriff

Assistant or Deputy Chief, Superintendent, Commissioner or Sheriff

Captain/Commander/Major

Lieutenant

Sergeant

Field Training Officer

Detective

Police Patrol/Line Level

Retired

Academy or In-Service Police Training

Officer or Board Member, Police Officers Union/Fraternal order

Officer or Board Member, Police Chief Assn.

Civilian Police Employee - Administrative

Civilian Police Employee - Dispatch/communications

Civilian Police Employee - CSI

Civilian Police Employee - Other

City Manager or Asst. City Manager

Mayor or Deputy Mayor

City Council, Alderman or County Supervisor

Court Appointed Monitor

Civilian Review Board/Commission

College Level Educator or Administrator

Federal Enforcement Agency

Other (please specify)

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* 3. SIZE OF POLICE OR SHERIFF DEPARTMENT. (number of sworn officers)

25 or less

26-50

51-99

100-249

250-499

500-999

1000-4,999

5,000 or more

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* 4. Gender

Male

Female

Transgender

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* 5. TELL US WHAT YOU THINK. The following list of statements summarizes common beliefs and proposals. Please indicate whether you agree or disagree with each statement.

Strongly Agree	Agree	Disagree	Strongly Disagree	No Opinion
28. In the past 5 years, the actual likelihood that an officer will be killed or injured in an officer-initiated encounter have substantially increased.
28. In the past 5 years, the actual likelihood that an officer will be killed or injured in an officer-initiated encounter have substantially increased. Strongly Agree	28. In the past 5 years, the actual likelihood that an officer will be killed or injured in an officer-initiated encounter have substantially increased. Agree	28. In the past 5 years, the actual likelihood that an officer will be killed or injured in an officer-initiated encounter have substantially increased. Disagree	28. In the past 5 years, the actual likelihood that an officer will be killed or injured in an officer-initiated encounter have substantially increased. Strongly Disagree	28. In the past 5 years, the actual likelihood that an officer will be killed or injured in an officer-initiated encounter have substantially increased. No Opinion
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20. Stop and frisk is an important law enforcement tool that should be used provided it complies with Terry v Ohio and avoids racial profiling.
20. Stop and frisk is an important law enforcement tool that should be used provided it complies with Terry v Ohio and avoids racial profiling. Strongly Agree	20. Stop and frisk is an important law enforcement tool that should be used provided it complies with Terry v Ohio and avoids racial profiling. Agree	20. Stop and frisk is an important law enforcement tool that should be used provided it complies with Terry v Ohio and avoids racial profiling. Disagree	20. Stop and frisk is an important law enforcement tool that should be used provided it complies with Terry v Ohio and avoids racial profiling. Strongly Disagree	20. Stop and frisk is an important law enforcement tool that should be used provided it complies with Terry v Ohio and avoids racial profiling. No Opinion
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31. The increased risk of harm in modern policing is a major factor inhibiting recruitment of new officers.
31. The increased risk of harm in modern policing is a major factor inhibiting recruitment of new officers. Strongly Agree	31. The increased risk of harm in modern policing is a major factor inhibiting recruitment of new officers. Agree	31. The increased risk of harm in modern policing is a major factor inhibiting recruitment of new officers. Disagree	31. The increased risk of harm in modern policing is a major factor inhibiting recruitment of new officers. Strongly Disagree	31. The increased risk of harm in modern policing is a major factor inhibiting recruitment of new officers. No Opinion
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24. Special training on dealing with persons with mental illness or disabilities are likely to have a significant positive effect on officer behavior.
24. Special training on dealing with persons with mental illness or disabilities are likely to have a significant positive effect on officer behavior. Strongly Agree	24. Special training on dealing with persons with mental illness or disabilities are likely to have a significant positive effect on officer behavior. Agree	24. Special training on dealing with persons with mental illness or disabilities are likely to have a significant positive effect on officer behavior. Disagree	24. Special training on dealing with persons with mental illness or disabilities are likely to have a significant positive effect on officer behavior. Strongly Disagree	24. Special training on dealing with persons with mental illness or disabilities are likely to have a significant positive effect on officer behavior. No Opinion
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1. Body armor is an essential piece of equipment in today’s environment.
1. Body armor is an essential piece of equipment in today’s environment. Strongly Agree	1. Body armor is an essential piece of equipment in today’s environment. Agree	1. Body armor is an essential piece of equipment in today’s environment. Disagree	1. Body armor is an essential piece of equipment in today’s environment. Strongly Disagree	1. Body armor is an essential piece of equipment in today’s environment. No Opinion
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4. Open carry laws make the job of policing more dangerous.
4. Open carry laws make the job of policing more dangerous. Strongly Agree	4. Open carry laws make the job of policing more dangerous. Agree	4. Open carry laws make the job of policing more dangerous. Disagree	4. Open carry laws make the job of policing more dangerous. Strongly Disagree	4. Open carry laws make the job of policing more dangerous. No Opinion
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18. The amount of actual and implicit racial bias in police organizations is minor and has not contributed significantly to the number of officer involved shootings and other uses of force of African American males.
18. The amount of actual and implicit racial bias in police organizations is minor and has not contributed significantly to the number of officer involved shootings and other uses of force of African American males. Strongly Agree	18. The amount of actual and implicit racial bias in police organizations is minor and has not contributed significantly to the number of officer involved shootings and other uses of force of African American males. Agree	18. The amount of actual and implicit racial bias in police organizations is minor and has not contributed significantly to the number of officer involved shootings and other uses of force of African American males. Disagree	18. The amount of actual and implicit racial bias in police organizations is minor and has not contributed significantly to the number of officer involved shootings and other uses of force of African American males. Strongly Disagree	18. The amount of actual and implicit racial bias in police organizations is minor and has not contributed significantly to the number of officer involved shootings and other uses of force of African American males. No Opinion
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9. Overall, the costs, including potential misuse of dash and body camera videos, outweigh the benefits.
9. Overall, the costs, including potential misuse of dash and body camera videos, outweigh the benefits. Strongly Agree	9. Overall, the costs, including potential misuse of dash and body camera videos, outweigh the benefits. Agree	9. Overall, the costs, including potential misuse of dash and body camera videos, outweigh the benefits. Disagree	9. Overall, the costs, including potential misuse of dash and body camera videos, outweigh the benefits. Strongly Disagree	9. Overall, the costs, including potential misuse of dash and body camera videos, outweigh the benefits. No Opinion
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27. In the past 5 years, officer fear that they will be killed or injured in an officer-initiated encounter have substantially increased.
27. In the past 5 years, officer fear that they will be killed or injured in an officer-initiated encounter have substantially increased. Strongly Agree	27. In the past 5 years, officer fear that they will be killed or injured in an officer-initiated encounter have substantially increased. Agree	27. In the past 5 years, officer fear that they will be killed or injured in an officer-initiated encounter have substantially increased. Disagree	27. In the past 5 years, officer fear that they will be killed or injured in an officer-initiated encounter have substantially increased. Strongly Disagree	27. In the past 5 years, officer fear that they will be killed or injured in an officer-initiated encounter have substantially increased. No Opinion
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10. Except in extraordinary cases, videos of officer-involved shootings should not be made public.
10. Except in extraordinary cases, videos of officer-involved shootings should not be made public. Strongly Agree	10. Except in extraordinary cases, videos of officer-involved shootings should not be made public. Agree	10. Except in extraordinary cases, videos of officer-involved shootings should not be made public. Disagree	10. Except in extraordinary cases, videos of officer-involved shootings should not be made public. Strongly Disagree	10. Except in extraordinary cases, videos of officer-involved shootings should not be made public. No Opinion
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2. All police agencies should have semi-automatic weapons readily available.
2. All police agencies should have semi-automatic weapons readily available. Strongly Agree	2. All police agencies should have semi-automatic weapons readily available. Agree	2. All police agencies should have semi-automatic weapons readily available. Disagree	2. All police agencies should have semi-automatic weapons readily available. Strongly Disagree	2. All police agencies should have semi-automatic weapons readily available. No Opinion
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13. I support current recommendations to place greater emphasis on de-escalation tactics and the use of lethal force only as a last resort.
13. I support current recommendations to place greater emphasis on de-escalation tactics and the use of lethal force only as a last resort. Strongly Agree	13. I support current recommendations to place greater emphasis on de-escalation tactics and the use of lethal force only as a last resort. Agree	13. I support current recommendations to place greater emphasis on de-escalation tactics and the use of lethal force only as a last resort. Disagree	13. I support current recommendations to place greater emphasis on de-escalation tactics and the use of lethal force only as a last resort. Strongly Disagree	13. I support current recommendations to place greater emphasis on de-escalation tactics and the use of lethal force only as a last resort. No Opinion
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19. Explicit and implicit racial bias is a significant contributory factor in some law enforcement agencies that accounts for the number of officer involved shootings and other uses of force of African American males.
19. Explicit and implicit racial bias is a significant contributory factor in some law enforcement agencies that accounts for the number of officer involved shootings and other uses of force of African American males. Strongly Agree	19. Explicit and implicit racial bias is a significant contributory factor in some law enforcement agencies that accounts for the number of officer involved shootings and other uses of force of African American males. Agree	19. Explicit and implicit racial bias is a significant contributory factor in some law enforcement agencies that accounts for the number of officer involved shootings and other uses of force of African American males. Disagree	19. Explicit and implicit racial bias is a significant contributory factor in some law enforcement agencies that accounts for the number of officer involved shootings and other uses of force of African American males. Strongly Disagree	19. Explicit and implicit racial bias is a significant contributory factor in some law enforcement agencies that accounts for the number of officer involved shootings and other uses of force of African American males. No Opinion
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21. Aggressive stop and frisk strategies used in hot spot crime areas to get weapons off the street and deter criminal conduct make the community safer.
21. Aggressive stop and frisk strategies used in hot spot crime areas to get weapons off the street and deter criminal conduct make the community safer. Strongly Agree	21. Aggressive stop and frisk strategies used in hot spot crime areas to get weapons off the street and deter criminal conduct make the community safer. Agree	21. Aggressive stop and frisk strategies used in hot spot crime areas to get weapons off the street and deter criminal conduct make the community safer. Disagree	21. Aggressive stop and frisk strategies used in hot spot crime areas to get weapons off the street and deter criminal conduct make the community safer. Strongly Disagree	21. Aggressive stop and frisk strategies used in hot spot crime areas to get weapons off the street and deter criminal conduct make the community safer. No Opinion
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6. Use of dash and body cameras has, overall, improved officer safety.
6. Use of dash and body cameras has, overall, improved officer safety. Strongly Agree	6. Use of dash and body cameras has, overall, improved officer safety. Agree	6. Use of dash and body cameras has, overall, improved officer safety. Disagree	6. Use of dash and body cameras has, overall, improved officer safety. Strongly Disagree	6. Use of dash and body cameras has, overall, improved officer safety. No Opinion
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23. Special training on racial profiling and implicit bias are likely to have a significant positive effect on officer behavior.
23. Special training on racial profiling and implicit bias are likely to have a significant positive effect on officer behavior. Strongly Agree	23. Special training on racial profiling and implicit bias are likely to have a significant positive effect on officer behavior. Agree	23. Special training on racial profiling and implicit bias are likely to have a significant positive effect on officer behavior. Disagree	23. Special training on racial profiling and implicit bias are likely to have a significant positive effect on officer behavior. Strongly Disagree	23. Special training on racial profiling and implicit bias are likely to have a significant positive effect on officer behavior. No Opinion
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32. The level of public animosity toward police is a major factor inhibiting recruitment of new officers.
32. The level of public animosity toward police is a major factor inhibiting recruitment of new officers. Strongly Agree	32. The level of public animosity toward police is a major factor inhibiting recruitment of new officers. Agree	32. The level of public animosity toward police is a major factor inhibiting recruitment of new officers. Disagree	32. The level of public animosity toward police is a major factor inhibiting recruitment of new officers. Strongly Disagree	32. The level of public animosity toward police is a major factor inhibiting recruitment of new officers. No Opinion
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8. Use of dash and body cameras has, overall, protected officers and the department from false and unfair charges.
8. Use of dash and body cameras has, overall, protected officers and the department from false and unfair charges. Strongly Agree	8. Use of dash and body cameras has, overall, protected officers and the department from false and unfair charges. Agree	8. Use of dash and body cameras has, overall, protected officers and the department from false and unfair charges. Disagree	8. Use of dash and body cameras has, overall, protected officers and the department from false and unfair charges. Strongly Disagree	8. Use of dash and body cameras has, overall, protected officers and the department from false and unfair charges. No Opinion
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16. Use of force policies that seek to impose a higher standard on police officers than the criminal standard are unfair and unwise.
16. Use of force policies that seek to impose a higher standard on police officers than the criminal standard are unfair and unwise. Strongly Agree	16. Use of force policies that seek to impose a higher standard on police officers than the criminal standard are unfair and unwise. Agree	16. Use of force policies that seek to impose a higher standard on police officers than the criminal standard are unfair and unwise. Disagree	16. Use of force policies that seek to impose a higher standard on police officers than the criminal standard are unfair and unwise. Strongly Disagree	16. Use of force policies that seek to impose a higher standard on police officers than the criminal standard are unfair and unwise. No Opinion
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17. The amount of actual racial bias in police organizations is minor and has not contributed significantly to the number of traffic and street stops of African American males.
17. The amount of actual racial bias in police organizations is minor and has not contributed significantly to the number of traffic and street stops of African American males. Strongly Agree	17. The amount of actual racial bias in police organizations is minor and has not contributed significantly to the number of traffic and street stops of African American males. Agree	17. The amount of actual racial bias in police organizations is minor and has not contributed significantly to the number of traffic and street stops of African American males. Disagree	17. The amount of actual racial bias in police organizations is minor and has not contributed significantly to the number of traffic and street stops of African American males. Strongly Disagree	17. The amount of actual racial bias in police organizations is minor and has not contributed significantly to the number of traffic and street stops of African American males. No Opinion
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25. Special training focusing on de-escalation and other alternatives to the use of lethal force are likely to have a significant positive effect on officer behavior.
25. Special training focusing on de-escalation and other alternatives to the use of lethal force are likely to have a significant positive effect on officer behavior. Strongly Agree	25. Special training focusing on de-escalation and other alternatives to the use of lethal force are likely to have a significant positive effect on officer behavior. Agree	25. Special training focusing on de-escalation and other alternatives to the use of lethal force are likely to have a significant positive effect on officer behavior. Disagree	25. Special training focusing on de-escalation and other alternatives to the use of lethal force are likely to have a significant positive effect on officer behavior. Strongly Disagree	25. Special training focusing on de-escalation and other alternatives to the use of lethal force are likely to have a significant positive effect on officer behavior. No Opinion
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22. Aggressive stop and frisk strategies used in hot spot crime areas to get weapons off the street and deter criminal conduct may alienate the community and do more harm than good.
22. Aggressive stop and frisk strategies used in hot spot crime areas to get weapons off the street and deter criminal conduct may alienate the community and do more harm than good. Strongly Agree	22. Aggressive stop and frisk strategies used in hot spot crime areas to get weapons off the street and deter criminal conduct may alienate the community and do more harm than good. Agree	22. Aggressive stop and frisk strategies used in hot spot crime areas to get weapons off the street and deter criminal conduct may alienate the community and do more harm than good. Disagree	22. Aggressive stop and frisk strategies used in hot spot crime areas to get weapons off the street and deter criminal conduct may alienate the community and do more harm than good. Strongly Disagree	22. Aggressive stop and frisk strategies used in hot spot crime areas to get weapons off the street and deter criminal conduct may alienate the community and do more harm than good. No Opinion
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5. Use of dash and body cameras has, overall, had a positive impact on the quality of policing.
5. Use of dash and body cameras has, overall, had a positive impact on the quality of policing. Strongly Agree	5. Use of dash and body cameras has, overall, had a positive impact on the quality of policing. Agree	5. Use of dash and body cameras has, overall, had a positive impact on the quality of policing. Disagree	5. Use of dash and body cameras has, overall, had a positive impact on the quality of policing. Strongly Disagree	5. Use of dash and body cameras has, overall, had a positive impact on the quality of policing. No Opinion
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26. In order to increase the credibility of investigations of officer involved shootings resulting in death, agencies ought to have the option to submit the issue to an outside independent regional or state process.
26. In order to increase the credibility of investigations of officer involved shootings resulting in death, agencies ought to have the option to submit the issue to an outside independent regional or state process. Strongly Agree	26. In order to increase the credibility of investigations of officer involved shootings resulting in death, agencies ought to have the option to submit the issue to an outside independent regional or state process. Agree	26. In order to increase the credibility of investigations of officer involved shootings resulting in death, agencies ought to have the option to submit the issue to an outside independent regional or state process. Disagree	26. In order to increase the credibility of investigations of officer involved shootings resulting in death, agencies ought to have the option to submit the issue to an outside independent regional or state process. Strongly Disagree	26. In order to increase the credibility of investigations of officer involved shootings resulting in death, agencies ought to have the option to submit the issue to an outside independent regional or state process. No Opinion
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30. In the past 5 years, the actual likelihood that an officer will be killed or injured in an ambush-type situation have substantially increased.[If you have any ideas of what can be done to reduce the risks to officers please use the comment box].
30. In the past 5 years, the actual likelihood that an officer will be killed or injured in an ambush-type situation have substantially increased.[If you have any ideas of what can be done to reduce the risks to officers please use the comment box]. Strongly Agree	30. In the past 5 years, the actual likelihood that an officer will be killed or injured in an ambush-type situation have substantially increased.[If you have any ideas of what can be done to reduce the risks to officers please use the comment box]. Agree	30. In the past 5 years, the actual likelihood that an officer will be killed or injured in an ambush-type situation have substantially increased.[If you have any ideas of what can be done to reduce the risks to officers please use the comment box]. Disagree	30. In the past 5 years, the actual likelihood that an officer will be killed or injured in an ambush-type situation have substantially increased.[If you have any ideas of what can be done to reduce the risks to officers please use the comment box]. Strongly Disagree	30. In the past 5 years, the actual likelihood that an officer will be killed or injured in an ambush-type situation have substantially increased.[If you have any ideas of what can be done to reduce the risks to officers please use the comment box]. No Opinion
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3. Private citizens should not be permitted to buy or use semi-automatic weapons.
3. Private citizens should not be permitted to buy or use semi-automatic weapons. Strongly Agree	3. Private citizens should not be permitted to buy or use semi-automatic weapons. Agree	3. Private citizens should not be permitted to buy or use semi-automatic weapons. Disagree	3. Private citizens should not be permitted to buy or use semi-automatic weapons. Strongly Disagree	3. Private citizens should not be permitted to buy or use semi-automatic weapons. No Opinion
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12. It is inevitable that public pressure and politics will result in a requirement that all law enforcement agencies employ both dash and body cameras for all patrol officers.
12. It is inevitable that public pressure and politics will result in a requirement that all law enforcement agencies employ both dash and body cameras for all patrol officers. Strongly Agree	12. It is inevitable that public pressure and politics will result in a requirement that all law enforcement agencies employ both dash and body cameras for all patrol officers. Agree	12. It is inevitable that public pressure and politics will result in a requirement that all law enforcement agencies employ both dash and body cameras for all patrol officers. Disagree	12. It is inevitable that public pressure and politics will result in a requirement that all law enforcement agencies employ both dash and body cameras for all patrol officers. Strongly Disagree	12. It is inevitable that public pressure and politics will result in a requirement that all law enforcement agencies employ both dash and body cameras for all patrol officers. No Opinion
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15. Internal use of force policies should exceed the moral minimum of the criminal standard by imposing on officers a duty to evaluate and employ de-escalation and other strategies before using lethal force.
15. Internal use of force policies should exceed the moral minimum of the criminal standard by imposing on officers a duty to evaluate and employ de-escalation and other strategies before using lethal force. Strongly Agree	15. Internal use of force policies should exceed the moral minimum of the criminal standard by imposing on officers a duty to evaluate and employ de-escalation and other strategies before using lethal force. Agree	15. Internal use of force policies should exceed the moral minimum of the criminal standard by imposing on officers a duty to evaluate and employ de-escalation and other strategies before using lethal force. Disagree	15. Internal use of force policies should exceed the moral minimum of the criminal standard by imposing on officers a duty to evaluate and employ de-escalation and other strategies before using lethal force. Strongly Disagree	15. Internal use of force policies should exceed the moral minimum of the criminal standard by imposing on officers a duty to evaluate and employ de-escalation and other strategies before using lethal force. No Opinion
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7. Use of dash and body cameras has, overall, improved police-community relations.
7. Use of dash and body cameras has, overall, improved police-community relations. Strongly Agree	7. Use of dash and body cameras has, overall, improved police-community relations. Agree	7. Use of dash and body cameras has, overall, improved police-community relations. Disagree	7. Use of dash and body cameras has, overall, improved police-community relations. Strongly Disagree	7. Use of dash and body cameras has, overall, improved police-community relations. No Opinion
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29. In the past 5 years, officer fear that they will be killed or injured in an ambush-type situation have substantially increased.
29. In the past 5 years, officer fear that they will be killed or injured in an ambush-type situation have substantially increased. Strongly Agree	29. In the past 5 years, officer fear that they will be killed or injured in an ambush-type situation have substantially increased. Agree	29. In the past 5 years, officer fear that they will be killed or injured in an ambush-type situation have substantially increased. Disagree	29. In the past 5 years, officer fear that they will be killed or injured in an ambush-type situation have substantially increased. Strongly Disagree	29. In the past 5 years, officer fear that they will be killed or injured in an ambush-type situation have substantially increased. No Opinion
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11. Except in extraordinary cases, videos of officer-involved shootings should be made public as soon as reasonably possible.
11. Except in extraordinary cases, videos of officer-involved shootings should be made public as soon as reasonably possible. Strongly Agree	11. Except in extraordinary cases, videos of officer-involved shootings should be made public as soon as reasonably possible. Agree	11. Except in extraordinary cases, videos of officer-involved shootings should be made public as soon as reasonably possible. Disagree	11. Except in extraordinary cases, videos of officer-involved shootings should be made public as soon as reasonably possible. Strongly Disagree	11. Except in extraordinary cases, videos of officer-involved shootings should be made public as soon as reasonably possible. No Opinion
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* 6. Are These Problems? Please indicate whether you think the listed behaviors or attitudes are serious or minor in the law enforcement profession (not necessarily your agency).

	Major problem	Significant problem	Minor problem	No problem	No opinion or N/A
Low morale.	Low morale. Major problem	Low morale. Significant problem	Low morale. Minor problem	Low morale. No problem	Low morale. No opinion or N/A
Poor work ethic.	Poor work ethic. Major problem	Poor work ethic. Significant problem	Poor work ethic. Minor problem	Poor work ethic. No problem	Poor work ethic. No opinion or N/A
Fabrication or distortion in reporting, affidavits and testifying.	Fabrication or distortion in reporting, affidavits and testifying. Major problem	Fabrication or distortion in reporting, affidavits and testifying. Significant problem	Fabrication or distortion in reporting, affidavits and testifying. Minor problem	Fabrication or distortion in reporting, affidavits and testifying. No problem	Fabrication or distortion in reporting, affidavits and testifying. No opinion or N/A
Abuse of sick days and workers comp benefits.	Abuse of sick days and workers comp benefits. Major problem	Abuse of sick days and workers comp benefits. Significant problem	Abuse of sick days and workers comp benefits. Minor problem	Abuse of sick days and workers comp benefits. No problem	Abuse of sick days and workers comp benefits. No opinion or N/A
Overemphasis on statistics (e.g., number of arrests) rather than real and meaningful police outcomes.	Overemphasis on statistics (e.g., number of arrests) rather than real and meaningful police outcomes. Major problem	Overemphasis on statistics (e.g., number of arrests) rather than real and meaningful police outcomes. Significant problem	Overemphasis on statistics (e.g., number of arrests) rather than real and meaningful police outcomes. Minor problem	Overemphasis on statistics (e.g., number of arrests) rather than real and meaningful police outcomes. No problem	Overemphasis on statistics (e.g., number of arrests) rather than real and meaningful police outcomes. No opinion or N/A
Code of silence preventing officers from being accountable and honest re: misconduct of other officers.	Code of silence preventing officers from being accountable and honest re: misconduct of other officers. Major problem	Code of silence preventing officers from being accountable and honest re: misconduct of other officers. Significant problem	Code of silence preventing officers from being accountable and honest re: misconduct of other officers. Minor problem	Code of silence preventing officers from being accountable and honest re: misconduct of other officers. No problem	Code of silence preventing officers from being accountable and honest re: misconduct of other officers. No opinion or N/A
Occasional arrogance, disrespect or abuse of power by officers toward citizens.	Occasional arrogance, disrespect or abuse of power by officers toward citizens. Major problem	Occasional arrogance, disrespect or abuse of power by officers toward citizens. Significant problem	Occasional arrogance, disrespect or abuse of power by officers toward citizens. Minor problem	Occasional arrogance, disrespect or abuse of power by officers toward citizens. No problem	Occasional arrogance, disrespect or abuse of power by officers toward citizens. No opinion or N/A
Occasional arrogance, disrespect or abuse of power by supervisory officers toward subordinates.	Occasional arrogance, disrespect or abuse of power by supervisory officers toward subordinates. Major problem	Occasional arrogance, disrespect or abuse of power by supervisory officers toward subordinates. Significant problem	Occasional arrogance, disrespect or abuse of power by supervisory officers toward subordinates. Minor problem	Occasional arrogance, disrespect or abuse of power by supervisory officers toward subordinates. No problem	Occasional arrogance, disrespect or abuse of power by supervisory officers toward subordinates. No opinion or N/A
Alcohol or other substance abuse by officers.	Alcohol or other substance abuse by officers. Major problem	Alcohol or other substance abuse by officers. Significant problem	Alcohol or other substance abuse by officers. Minor problem	Alcohol or other substance abuse by officers. No problem	Alcohol or other substance abuse by officers. No opinion or N/A
Off duty DUIs committed by officers.	Off duty DUIs committed by officers. Major problem	Off duty DUIs committed by officers. Significant problem	Off duty DUIs committed by officers. Minor problem	Off duty DUIs committed by officers. No problem	Off duty DUIs committed by officers. No opinion or N/A
Domestic abuse committed by officers.	Domestic abuse committed by officers. Major problem	Domestic abuse committed by officers. Significant problem	Domestic abuse committed by officers. Minor problem	Domestic abuse committed by officers. No problem	Domestic abuse committed by officers. No opinion or N/A
Excessive use of force.	Excessive use of force. Major problem	Excessive use of force. Significant problem	Excessive use of force. Minor problem	Excessive use of force. No problem	Excessive use of force. No opinion or N/A
Sexual misconduct of officers	Sexual misconduct of officers Major problem	Sexual misconduct of officers Significant problem	Sexual misconduct of officers Minor problem	Sexual misconduct of officers No problem	Sexual misconduct of officers No opinion or N/A
Improper racial or ethnic bias affecting public.	Improper racial or ethnic bias affecting public. Major problem	Improper racial or ethnic bias affecting public. Significant problem	Improper racial or ethnic bias affecting public. Minor problem	Improper racial or ethnic bias affecting public. No problem	Improper racial or ethnic bias affecting public. No opinion or N/A
Officers failing to do what they should do because of fear of criticism, discipline or lawsuits	Officers failing to do what they should do because of fear of criticism, discipline or lawsuits Major problem	Officers failing to do what they should do because of fear of criticism, discipline or lawsuits Significant problem	Officers failing to do what they should do because of fear of criticism, discipline or lawsuits Minor problem	Officers failing to do what they should do because of fear of criticism, discipline or lawsuits No problem	Officers failing to do what they should do because of fear of criticism, discipline or lawsuits No opinion or N/A
Persistent absences, tardiness or missing court dates.	Persistent absences, tardiness or missing court dates. Major problem	Persistent absences, tardiness or missing court dates. Significant problem	Persistent absences, tardiness or missing court dates. Minor problem	Persistent absences, tardiness or missing court dates. No problem	Persistent absences, tardiness or missing court dates. No opinion or N/A
Lack of physical fitness of some patrol officers.	Lack of physical fitness of some patrol officers. Major problem	Lack of physical fitness of some patrol officers. Significant problem	Lack of physical fitness of some patrol officers. Minor problem	Lack of physical fitness of some patrol officers. No problem	Lack of physical fitness of some patrol officers. No opinion or N/A

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* 7. ABOUT YOUR AGENCY. (As to questions asking whether your agency has written policies on an issue, if your answer is 'yes,' and you are willing to share the policy so that we can post it on the Exemplary Policing website, please send the text or a link to the policy to msj@jiethics.org.). Skip this section if you are not currently working for a law enforcement agency.

Yes	No	Don't know
1. Has your agency modified its use of force policies within the past five years?
1. Has your agency modified its use of force policies within the past five years? Yes	1. Has your agency modified its use of force policies within the past five years? No	1. Has your agency modified its use of force policies within the past five years? Don't know
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2. Do you expect to modify your agency’s use of force policy within next 12 months?
2. Do you expect to modify your agency’s use of force policy within next 12 months? Yes	2. Do you expect to modify your agency’s use of force policy within next 12 months? No	2. Do you expect to modify your agency’s use of force policy within next 12 months? Don't know
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3. Does your agency have written policies about the release of dash cam and body cam videos?
3. Does your agency have written policies about the release of dash cam and body cam videos? Yes	3. Does your agency have written policies about the release of dash cam and body cam videos? No	3. Does your agency have written policies about the release of dash cam and body cam videos? Don't know
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4. Does your agency require officers to wear body armor?
4. Does your agency require officers to wear body armor? Yes	4. Does your agency require officers to wear body armor? No	4. Does your agency require officers to wear body armor? Don't know
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5. Does your agency require all cruisers to have dash cams?
5. Does your agency require all cruisers to have dash cams? Yes	5. Does your agency require all cruisers to have dash cams? No	5. Does your agency require all cruisers to have dash cams? Don't know
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6. Does your agency require sworn officers on patrol to have body cams?
6. Does your agency require sworn officers on patrol to have body cams? Yes	6. Does your agency require sworn officers on patrol to have body cams? No	6. Does your agency require sworn officers on patrol to have body cams? Don't know
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7. If your agency does not require, body cams, does it allow officers to acquire and use their own body cam?
7. If your agency does not require, body cams, does it allow officers to acquire and use their own body cam? Yes	7. If your agency does not require, body cams, does it allow officers to acquire and use their own body cam? No	7. If your agency does not require, body cams, does it allow officers to acquire and use their own body cam? Don't know
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8. Do you think most officers in your agency support mandatory use of body cams?
8. Do you think most officers in your agency support mandatory use of body cams? Yes	8. Do you think most officers in your agency support mandatory use of body cams? No	8. Do you think most officers in your agency support mandatory use of body cams? Don't know
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9. Does your agency have a written policy about whether and when dash and body cam videos will be released to the public?
9. Does your agency have a written policy about whether and when dash and body cam videos will be released to the public? Yes	9. Does your agency have a written policy about whether and when dash and body cam videos will be released to the public? No	9. Does your agency have a written policy about whether and when dash and body cam videos will be released to the public? Don't know
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10. Does your agency intend to create or modify a policy on the release of dash and body cam videos to the public?
10. Does your agency intend to create or modify a policy on the release of dash and body cam videos to the public? Yes	10. Does your agency intend to create or modify a policy on the release of dash and body cam videos to the public? No	10. Does your agency intend to create or modify a policy on the release of dash and body cam videos to the public? Don't know
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11. Do you favor national standards for use of force?
11. Do you favor national standards for use of force? Yes	11. Do you favor national standards for use of force? No	11. Do you favor national standards for use of force? Don't know
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12. Does your agency employ a constitutional stop and frisk strategy (one that specifically prohibits racial profiling)?
12. Does your agency employ a constitutional stop and frisk strategy (one that specifically prohibits racial profiling)? Yes	12. Does your agency employ a constitutional stop and frisk strategy (one that specifically prohibits racial profiling)? No	12. Does your agency employ a constitutional stop and frisk strategy (one that specifically prohibits racial profiling)? Don't know
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13. Have you read the Final Report of the President’s Task Force on 21st Century Policing
13. Have you read the Final Report of the President’s Task Force on 21st Century Policing Yes	13. Have you read the Final Report of the President’s Task Force on 21st Century Policing No	13. Have you read the Final Report of the President’s Task Force on 21st Century Policing Don't know
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14. Have you read the Police executive Research Forum (PERF) Guidelines on use of force?
14. Have you read the Police executive Research Forum (PERF) Guidelines on use of force? Yes	14. Have you read the Police executive Research Forum (PERF) Guidelines on use of force? No	14. Have you read the Police executive Research Forum (PERF) Guidelines on use of force? Don't know
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15. Do you find these sorts of reports useful?
15. Do you find these sorts of reports useful? Yes	15. Do you find these sorts of reports useful? No	15. Do you find these sorts of reports useful? Don't know
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16. Has your agency increased or enhanced required training on the use of force in the past five years?
16. Has your agency increased or enhanced required training on the use of force in the past five years? Yes	16. Has your agency increased or enhanced required training on the use of force in the past five years? No	16. Has your agency increased or enhanced required training on the use of force in the past five years? Don't know
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17. Does your agency currently require training with a specific focus on de-escalation strategies?
17. Does your agency currently require training with a specific focus on de-escalation strategies? Yes	17. Does your agency currently require training with a specific focus on de-escalation strategies? No	17. Does your agency currently require training with a specific focus on de-escalation strategies? Don't know
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18. Does your agency require officers to attend special training focusing on racial profiling and implicit bias?
18. Does your agency require officers to attend special training focusing on racial profiling and implicit bias? Yes	18. Does your agency require officers to attend special training focusing on racial profiling and implicit bias? No	18. Does your agency require officers to attend special training focusing on racial profiling and implicit bias? Don't know
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19. Does your agency require officers to attend special training focusing on dealing with persons with mental illness or disability?
19. Does your agency require officers to attend special training focusing on dealing with persons with mental illness or disability? Yes	19. Does your agency require officers to attend special training focusing on dealing with persons with mental illness or disability? No	19. Does your agency require officers to attend special training focusing on dealing with persons with mental illness or disability? Don't know
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20. Do you think all police agencies should require officers to attend special training focusing on de-escalation and other strategies to reduce the use of lethal force?
20. Do you think all police agencies should require officers to attend special training focusing on de-escalation and other strategies to reduce the use of lethal force? Yes	20. Do you think all police agencies should require officers to attend special training focusing on de-escalation and other strategies to reduce the use of lethal force? No	20. Do you think all police agencies should require officers to attend special training focusing on de-escalation and other strategies to reduce the use of lethal force? Don't know
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