UDPS Public Safety Survey

Section 1: Your Community

This survey is voluntary. That means you do not have to take it. If you choose to take it, you may skip any question you don't want to answer. It is not a test. There are no right or wrong answers. If you don't find an answer that fits exactly, use the one that comes closest. If any question does not apply to you, or you are not sure what it means, just leave it blank.

Please answer the following questions to the best of your knowledge. All of your responses will be absolutely confidential.

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* 1. Please rate the seriousness of the following crimes and quality of life issues in Unalaska for the past 5 years. (Check only one box for each item)

	Very Serious	Moderately Serious	Slightly Serious	Not a Problem	Don't Know
Burglary / House break-ins	Burglary / House break-ins Very Serious	Burglary / House break-ins Moderately Serious	Burglary / House break-ins Slightly Serious	Burglary / House break-ins Not a Problem	Burglary / House break-ins Don't Know
Assaults	Assaults Very Serious	Assaults Moderately Serious	Assaults Slightly Serious	Assaults Not a Problem	Assaults Don't Know
Domestic Violence	Domestic Violence Very Serious	Domestic Violence Moderately Serious	Domestic Violence Slightly Serious	Domestic Violence Not a Problem	Domestic Violence Don't Know
Unlawful drug use	Unlawful drug use Very Serious	Unlawful drug use Moderately Serious	Unlawful drug use Slightly Serious	Unlawful drug use Not a Problem	Unlawful drug use Don't Know
Unsupervised house parties	Unsupervised house parties Very Serious	Unsupervised house parties Moderately Serious	Unsupervised house parties Slightly Serious	Unsupervised house parties Not a Problem	Unsupervised house parties Don't Know
Animal control problems	Animal control problems Very Serious	Animal control problems Moderately Serious	Animal control problems Slightly Serious	Animal control problems Not a Problem	Animal control problems Don't Know
Public intoxication / drinking parties	Public intoxication / drinking parties Very Serious	Public intoxication / drinking parties Moderately Serious	Public intoxication / drinking parties Slightly Serious	Public intoxication / drinking parties Not a Problem	Public intoxication / drinking parties Don't Know
Graffiti	Graffiti Very Serious	Graffiti Moderately Serious	Graffiti Slightly Serious	Graffiti Not a Problem	Graffiti Don't Know
Litter	Litter Very Serious	Litter Moderately Serious	Litter Slightly Serious	Litter Not a Problem	Litter Don't Know
Unlawful weapon use	Unlawful weapon use Very Serious	Unlawful weapon use Moderately Serious	Unlawful weapon use Slightly Serious	Unlawful weapon use Not a Problem	Unlawful weapon use Don't Know
Loitering	Loitering Very Serious	Loitering Moderately Serious	Loitering Slightly Serious	Loitering Not a Problem	Loitering Don't Know
Property theft	Property theft Very Serious	Property theft Moderately Serious	Property theft Slightly Serious	Property theft Not a Problem	Property theft Don't Know
Organized gangs	Organized gangs Very Serious	Organized gangs Moderately Serious	Organized gangs Slightly Serious	Organized gangs Not a Problem	Organized gangs Don't Know
Speeding motor vehicles	Speeding motor vehicles Very Serious	Speeding motor vehicles Moderately Serious	Speeding motor vehicles Slightly Serious	Speeding motor vehicles Not a Problem	Speeding motor vehicles Don't Know
Poor driving habits	Poor driving habits Very Serious	Poor driving habits Moderately Serious	Poor driving habits Slightly Serious	Poor driving habits Not a Problem	Poor driving habits Don't Know
Drunk driving	Drunk driving Very Serious	Drunk driving Moderately Serious	Drunk driving Slightly Serious	Drunk driving Not a Problem	Drunk driving Don't Know
Credit card / check fraud	Credit card / check fraud Very Serious	Credit card / check fraud Moderately Serious	Credit card / check fraud Slightly Serious	Credit card / check fraud Not a Problem	Credit card / check fraud Don't Know
Computer / internet problems	Computer / internet problems Very Serious	Computer / internet problems Moderately Serious	Computer / internet problems Slightly Serious	Computer / internet problems Not a Problem	Computer / internet problems Don't Know
Skateboarding / rollerblading in business districts	Skateboarding / rollerblading in business districts Very Serious	Skateboarding / rollerblading in business districts Moderately Serious	Skateboarding / rollerblading in business districts Slightly Serious	Skateboarding / rollerblading in business districts Not a Problem	Skateboarding / rollerblading in business districts Don't Know
Vehicle theft	Vehicle theft Very Serious	Vehicle theft Moderately Serious	Vehicle theft Slightly Serious	Vehicle theft Not a Problem	Vehicle theft Don't Know
Harassing / annoying phone calls	Harassing / annoying phone calls Very Serious	Harassing / annoying phone calls Moderately Serious	Harassing / annoying phone calls Slightly Serious	Harassing / annoying phone calls Not a Problem	Harassing / annoying phone calls Don't Know
Vandalism	Vandalism Very Serious	Vandalism Moderately Serious	Vandalism Slightly Serious	Vandalism Not a Problem	Vandalism Don't Know
Parking problems	Parking problems Very Serious	Parking problems Moderately Serious	Parking problems Slightly Serious	Parking problems Not a Problem	Parking problems Don't Know
Solicitors	Solicitors Very Serious	Solicitors Moderately Serious	Solicitors Slightly Serious	Solicitors Not a Problem	Solicitors Don't Know
Bicycles on roadways or sidewalks	Bicycles on roadways or sidewalks Very Serious	Bicycles on roadways or sidewalks Moderately Serious	Bicycles on roadways or sidewalks Slightly Serious	Bicycles on roadways or sidewalks Not a Problem	Bicycles on roadways or sidewalks Don't Know
Pedestrian safety	Pedestrian safety Very Serious	Pedestrian safety Moderately Serious	Pedestrian safety Slightly Serious	Pedestrian safety Not a Problem	Pedestrian safety Don't Know
Unnecessary noise	Unnecessary noise Very Serious	Unnecessary noise Moderately Serious	Unnecessary noise Slightly Serious	Unnecessary noise Not a Problem	Unnecessary noise Don't Know

Other (please specify)

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* 2. Have you ever been the victim of crime in Unalaska?

Yes

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* 3. Have you ever been a victim of a crime outside Unalaska?

Yes

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* 4. In Unalaska, have you ever: (check all that apply)

Stopped to ask an officer advice or directions

Stopped to talk to an officer about a community issue

Called the police station to discuss a community issue

Been involved in a traffic accident which required police intervention

Been involved in a police / community outreach program such as DARE or Bicycle Safety

Been stopped for a traffic offense

Been questioned by the police and released (other than for a traffic offense)

Reported a crime

Been arrested

Filed a formal complaint against a Unalaska police officer or the Unalaska Dept. of Public Safety

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* 5. In your opinion how much have the following factors contributed to the crime rate in Unalaska over the past 5 years? (Check only one box for each subject)

	Large influence	Moderate influence	Slight influence	No influence	Don't know
Courts are too lenient	Courts are too lenient Large influence	Courts are too lenient Moderate influence	Courts are too lenient Slight influence	Courts are too lenient No influence	Courts are too lenient Don't know
Drug / alcohol abuse	Drug / alcohol abuse Large influence	Drug / alcohol abuse Moderate influence	Drug / alcohol abuse Slight influence	Drug / alcohol abuse No influence	Drug / alcohol abuse Don't know
Lack of alternative activities for youth	Lack of alternative activities for youth Large influence	Lack of alternative activities for youth Moderate influence	Lack of alternative activities for youth Slight influence	Lack of alternative activities for youth No influence	Lack of alternative activities for youth Don't know
Lack of education	Lack of education Large influence	Lack of education Moderate influence	Lack of education Slight influence	Lack of education No influence	Lack of education Don't know
Lack of jobs / employment	Lack of jobs / employment Large influence	Lack of jobs / employment Moderate influence	Lack of jobs / employment Slight influence	Lack of jobs / employment No influence	Lack of jobs / employment Don't know
Limited police presence	Limited police presence Large influence	Limited police presence Moderate influence	Limited police presence Slight influence	Limited police presence No influence	Limited police presence Don't know
Poor parenting	Poor parenting Large influence	Poor parenting Moderate influence	Poor parenting Slight influence	Poor parenting No influence	Poor parenting Don't know
Poverty / low income	Poverty / low income Large influence	Poverty / low income Moderate influence	Poverty / low income Slight influence	Poverty / low income No influence	Poverty / low income Don't know
Intolerance of differences based on race, religion, sexual orientation, etc.	Intolerance of differences based on race, religion, sexual orientation, etc. Large influence	Intolerance of differences based on race, religion, sexual orientation, etc. Moderate influence	Intolerance of differences based on race, religion, sexual orientation, etc. Slight influence	Intolerance of differences based on race, religion, sexual orientation, etc. No influence	Intolerance of differences based on race, religion, sexual orientation, etc. Don't know
Social programs / welfare	Social programs / welfare Large influence	Social programs / welfare Moderate influence	Social programs / welfare Slight influence	Social programs / welfare No influence	Social programs / welfare Don't know
Overpopulation / lack of housing	Overpopulation / lack of housing Large influence	Overpopulation / lack of housing Moderate influence	Overpopulation / lack of housing Slight influence	Overpopulation / lack of housing No influence	Overpopulation / lack of housing Don't know
Availability of weapons	Availability of weapons Large influence	Availability of weapons Moderate influence	Availability of weapons Slight influence	Availability of weapons No influence	Availability of weapons Don't know
Lack of respect	Lack of respect Large influence	Lack of respect Moderate influence	Lack of respect Slight influence	Lack of respect No influence	Lack of respect Don't know
Affluence	Affluence Large influence	Affluence Moderate influence	Affluence Slight influence	Affluence No influence	Affluence Don't know

Other (please specify)

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* 6. Does your neighborhood have a citizen crime watch group?

Yes

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* 7. If your answer to question 6 was NO, would you participate in a neighborhood crime watch group?

Yes

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* 8. What kind of security do you use at home? (Check all that apply - this survey is anonymous)

Alarm system

Sensor lights

Window grills

Standard door & window locks

Dead bolt locks

Anti-open devices in windows

Guard dog

Burglar bars

Exterior / interior lighting

Do not secure home

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* 9. In your opinion, how likely is it that you will be the victim of a property crime in Unalaska over the next 5 years?

Highly likely

Moderately likely

Slightly likely

Not at all likely

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* 10. In your opinion, how likely is that you will be the victim of a violent crime in Unalaska over the next 5 years?

Highly likely

Moderately likely

Slightly likely

Not at all likely

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* 11. How much time do you spend actively participating in the community (community-based programs, committees, boards, etc.) each month?

1-7 hours

8-12 hours

13-20 hours

21+ hours

Don't participate

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* 12. In your opinion, compared to other communities in Alaska, how safe is Unalaska overall?

Much safer

Slightly safer

About the same

Less safe

Much less safe

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* 13. What do you believe about the prevalence of crime in Unalaska? (Please check only one answer)

Crime has increased in Unalaska over the last five years

Crime has remained the same in Unalaska over the last five years

Crime has decreased in Unalaska over the last five years

Don' know

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* 14. Please check one response for each statement

	Strongly agree	Agree	Disagree	Strongly disagree	Don't know
I feel safe at home	I feel safe at home Strongly agree	I feel safe at home Agree	I feel safe at home Disagree	I feel safe at home Strongly disagree	I feel safe at home Don't know
I feel safe walking alone in my neighborhood after dark	I feel safe walking alone in my neighborhood after dark Strongly agree	I feel safe walking alone in my neighborhood after dark Agree	I feel safe walking alone in my neighborhood after dark Disagree	I feel safe walking alone in my neighborhood after dark Strongly disagree	I feel safe walking alone in my neighborhood after dark Don't know
I feel safe walking with others after dark in my neighborhood	I feel safe walking with others after dark in my neighborhood Strongly agree	I feel safe walking with others after dark in my neighborhood Agree	I feel safe walking with others after dark in my neighborhood Disagree	I feel safe walking with others after dark in my neighborhood Strongly disagree	I feel safe walking with others after dark in my neighborhood Don't know
I feel that my personal property is safe when I leave home	I feel that my personal property is safe when I leave home Strongly agree	I feel that my personal property is safe when I leave home Agree	I feel that my personal property is safe when I leave home Disagree	I feel that my personal property is safe when I leave home Strongly disagree	I feel that my personal property is safe when I leave home Don't know
When returning home at night, I feel safe	When returning home at night, I feel safe Strongly agree	When returning home at night, I feel safe Agree	When returning home at night, I feel safe Disagree	When returning home at night, I feel safe Strongly disagree	When returning home at night, I feel safe Don't know
I feel safe leaving my home / car unlocked during the day in Unalaska	I feel safe leaving my home / car unlocked during the day in Unalaska Strongly agree	I feel safe leaving my home / car unlocked during the day in Unalaska Agree	I feel safe leaving my home / car unlocked during the day in Unalaska Disagree	I feel safe leaving my home / car unlocked during the day in Unalaska Strongly disagree	I feel safe leaving my home / car unlocked during the day in Unalaska Don't know
I feel safe with others in Unalaska's industrial area (docks, shipping, canneries, etc.)	I feel safe with others in Unalaska's industrial area (docks, shipping, canneries, etc.) Strongly agree	I feel safe with others in Unalaska's industrial area (docks, shipping, canneries, etc.) Agree	I feel safe with others in Unalaska's industrial area (docks, shipping, canneries, etc.) Disagree	I feel safe with others in Unalaska's industrial area (docks, shipping, canneries, etc.) Strongly disagree	I feel safe with others in Unalaska's industrial area (docks, shipping, canneries, etc.) Don't know
I feel safe alone in the industrial area	I feel safe alone in the industrial area Strongly agree	I feel safe alone in the industrial area Agree	I feel safe alone in the industrial area Disagree	I feel safe alone in the industrial area Strongly disagree	I feel safe alone in the industrial area Don't know
I feel safe walking alone in Unalaska's industrial / shopping districts at night	I feel safe walking alone in Unalaska's industrial / shopping districts at night Strongly agree	I feel safe walking alone in Unalaska's industrial / shopping districts at night Agree	I feel safe walking alone in Unalaska's industrial / shopping districts at night Disagree	I feel safe walking alone in Unalaska's industrial / shopping districts at night Strongly disagree	I feel safe walking alone in Unalaska's industrial / shopping districts at night Don't know
I feel safe walking with other in Unalaska's industrial / shopping districts at night	I feel safe walking with other in Unalaska's industrial / shopping districts at night Strongly agree	I feel safe walking with other in Unalaska's industrial / shopping districts at night Agree	I feel safe walking with other in Unalaska's industrial / shopping districts at night Disagree	I feel safe walking with other in Unalaska's industrial / shopping districts at night Strongly disagree	I feel safe walking with other in Unalaska's industrial / shopping districts at night Don't know
I feel safe alone in parks and recreation areas in Unalaska	I feel safe alone in parks and recreation areas in Unalaska Strongly agree	I feel safe alone in parks and recreation areas in Unalaska Agree	I feel safe alone in parks and recreation areas in Unalaska Disagree	I feel safe alone in parks and recreation areas in Unalaska Strongly disagree	I feel safe alone in parks and recreation areas in Unalaska Don't know
I feel safe with others in parks and recreations areas in Unalaska	I feel safe with others in parks and recreations areas in Unalaska Strongly agree	I feel safe with others in parks and recreations areas in Unalaska Agree	I feel safe with others in parks and recreations areas in Unalaska Disagree	I feel safe with others in parks and recreations areas in Unalaska Strongly disagree	I feel safe with others in parks and recreations areas in Unalaska Don't know

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* 15. How serious is the illegal drug problem in the following areas in Unalaska?

	Very serious	Somewhat seriouis	Slightly serious	Not serious	Don't know
Schools	Schools Very serious	Schools Somewhat seriouis	Schools Slightly serious	Schools Not serious	Schools Don't know
Playgrounds and recreation areas	Playgrounds and recreation areas Very serious	Playgrounds and recreation areas Somewhat seriouis	Playgrounds and recreation areas Slightly serious	Playgrounds and recreation areas Not serious	Playgrounds and recreation areas Don't know
Within the adult community	Within the adult community Very serious	Within the adult community Somewhat seriouis	Within the adult community Slightly serious	Within the adult community Not serious	Within the adult community Don't know

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* 16. How serious is the illegal drug abuse problem in Unalaska?

	Very serious	Somewhat serious	Slightly serious	Not serious	Don't know
Underage consumption of alcohol (under 21 years)	Underage consumption of alcohol (under 21 years) Very serious	Underage consumption of alcohol (under 21 years) Somewhat serious	Underage consumption of alcohol (under 21 years) Slightly serious	Underage consumption of alcohol (under 21 years) Not serious	Underage consumption of alcohol (under 21 years) Don't know
Marijuana / hashish	Marijuana / hashish Very serious	Marijuana / hashish Somewhat serious	Marijuana / hashish Slightly serious	Marijuana / hashish Not serious	Marijuana / hashish Don't know
Cocaine / crack	Cocaine / crack Very serious	Cocaine / crack Somewhat serious	Cocaine / crack Slightly serious	Cocaine / crack Not serious	Cocaine / crack Don't know
Heroin	Heroin Very serious	Heroin Somewhat serious	Heroin Slightly serious	Heroin Not serious	Heroin Don't know
Hallucinogens / LSD / PCP/ Ecstasy	Hallucinogens / LSD / PCP/ Ecstasy Very serious	Hallucinogens / LSD / PCP/ Ecstasy Somewhat serious	Hallucinogens / LSD / PCP/ Ecstasy Slightly serious	Hallucinogens / LSD / PCP/ Ecstasy Not serious	Hallucinogens / LSD / PCP/ Ecstasy Don't know
Inhalants	Inhalants Very serious	Inhalants Somewhat serious	Inhalants Slightly serious	Inhalants Not serious	Inhalants Don't know
Non-medical use of psychotherapeutics	Non-medical use of psychotherapeutics Very serious	Non-medical use of psychotherapeutics Somewhat serious	Non-medical use of psychotherapeutics Slightly serious	Non-medical use of psychotherapeutics Not serious	Non-medical use of psychotherapeutics Don't know
Pain Releivers / OcyContin	Pain Releivers / OcyContin Very serious	Pain Releivers / OcyContin Somewhat serious	Pain Releivers / OcyContin Slightly serious	Pain Releivers / OcyContin Not serious	Pain Releivers / OcyContin Don't know
Tranquilizers	Tranquilizers Very serious	Tranquilizers Somewhat serious	Tranquilizers Slightly serious	Tranquilizers Not serious	Tranquilizers Don't know
Stimulants / Methamphetamine	Stimulants / Methamphetamine Very serious	Stimulants / Methamphetamine Somewhat serious	Stimulants / Methamphetamine Slightly serious	Stimulants / Methamphetamine Not serious	Stimulants / Methamphetamine Don't know
Sedatives	Sedatives Very serious	Sedatives Somewhat serious	Sedatives Slightly serious	Sedatives Not serious	Sedatives Don't know