Warwick Business Satisfaction Survey

Survey Importance

Business members' perceptions about community issues, crime, and the police are important. Surveys can help to better understand what issues are of most concern to the people who work in Warwick. Further, by sharing survey results, police may be able to respond more effectively to the needs of the the business community. This online survey asks your perceptions of community issues in Warwick. There are also questions that ask your opinion of the police. Other questions focus on neighborhood watch, safety issues, and your level of satisfaction with working in Warwick. The views of of the Warwick business community are very important. There is no identifying information on the survey. Your responses will be completely anonymous and confidential. Your honest opinions, input, and suggestions are appreciated. By answering this survey you are contributing to a better understanding of what is important to those who work in Warwick.

Should you have any questions or concerns, please feel free to contact the Warwick Police Department at 401-468-4200 and ask for Sergeant Matthew Higgins. Thank you for your time and assistance with this survey.

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* 1. By checking the circle below, I certify that I have given my full consent to participate in this study. I am an adult of at least 18 years of age.

Yes

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* 2. For each statement below, please check the response that best reflects your viewpoint about safety, your community, and the City of Warwick.

	Strongly Agree	Agree	Disagree	Strongly Disagree	No Opinion
I feel safe in my business.	I feel safe in my business. Strongly Agree	I feel safe in my business. Agree	I feel safe in my business. Disagree	I feel safe in my business. Strongly Disagree	I feel safe in my business. No Opinion
I feel safe walking alone in my business' neighborhood.	I feel safe walking alone in my business' neighborhood. Strongly Agree	I feel safe walking alone in my business' neighborhood. Agree	I feel safe walking alone in my business' neighborhood. Disagree	I feel safe walking alone in my business' neighborhood. Strongly Disagree	I feel safe walking alone in my business' neighborhood. No Opinion
I take self-protective measures (such as locking my doors) to prevent crime.	I take self-protective measures (such as locking my doors) to prevent crime. Strongly Agree	I take self-protective measures (such as locking my doors) to prevent crime. Agree	I take self-protective measures (such as locking my doors) to prevent crime. Disagree	I take self-protective measures (such as locking my doors) to prevent crime. Strongly Disagree	I take self-protective measures (such as locking my doors) to prevent crime. No Opinion
Warwick is generally a safe community for businesses.	Warwick is generally a safe community for businesses. Strongly Agree	Warwick is generally a safe community for businesses. Agree	Warwick is generally a safe community for businesses. Disagree	Warwick is generally a safe community for businesses. Strongly Disagree	Warwick is generally a safe community for businesses. No Opinion
I am satisfied with the city of Warwick's quality of life for businesses.	I am satisfied with the city of Warwick's quality of life for businesses. Strongly Agree	I am satisfied with the city of Warwick's quality of life for businesses. Agree	I am satisfied with the city of Warwick's quality of life for businesses. Disagree	I am satisfied with the city of Warwick's quality of life for businesses. Strongly Disagree	I am satisfied with the city of Warwick's quality of life for businesses. No Opinion

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* 3. For each statement below, please check the response that bests reflects your opinion about the Warwick Police.

	Strongly Agree	Agree	Disagree	Strongly Disagree	No Opinion
The Warwick Police do a good job keeping Warwick businesses safe.	The Warwick Police do a good job keeping Warwick businesses safe. Strongly Agree	The Warwick Police do a good job keeping Warwick businesses safe. Agree	The Warwick Police do a good job keeping Warwick businesses safe. Disagree	The Warwick Police do a good job keeping Warwick businesses safe. Strongly Disagree	The Warwick Police do a good job keeping Warwick businesses safe. No Opinion
Warwick Police Officers are courteous.	Warwick Police Officers are courteous. Strongly Agree	Warwick Police Officers are courteous. Agree	Warwick Police Officers are courteous. Disagree	Warwick Police Officers are courteous. Strongly Disagree	Warwick Police Officers are courteous. No Opinion
Warwick Police Officers perform their duties to the best of their ability.	Warwick Police Officers perform their duties to the best of their ability. Strongly Agree	Warwick Police Officers perform their duties to the best of their ability. Agree	Warwick Police Officers perform their duties to the best of their ability. Disagree	Warwick Police Officers perform their duties to the best of their ability. Strongly Disagree	Warwick Police Officers perform their duties to the best of their ability. No Opinion
Warwick Police Officers treat business owners in a fair and just manner.	Warwick Police Officers treat business owners in a fair and just manner. Strongly Agree	Warwick Police Officers treat business owners in a fair and just manner. Agree	Warwick Police Officers treat business owners in a fair and just manner. Disagree	Warwick Police Officers treat business owners in a fair and just manner. Strongly Disagree	Warwick Police Officers treat business owners in a fair and just manner. No Opinion
The Warwick Police Departments keeps business owners informed about crime in Warwick.	The Warwick Police Departments keeps business owners informed about crime in Warwick. Strongly Agree	The Warwick Police Departments keeps business owners informed about crime in Warwick. Agree	The Warwick Police Departments keeps business owners informed about crime in Warwick. Disagree	The Warwick Police Departments keeps business owners informed about crime in Warwick. Strongly Disagree	The Warwick Police Departments keeps business owners informed about crime in Warwick. No Opinion
Warwick Police Officers are professional in their conduct.	Warwick Police Officers are professional in their conduct. Strongly Agree	Warwick Police Officers are professional in their conduct. Agree	Warwick Police Officers are professional in their conduct. Disagree	Warwick Police Officers are professional in their conduct. Strongly Disagree	Warwick Police Officers are professional in their conduct. No Opinion
Overall, the Warwick Police Department performs its job well.	Overall, the Warwick Police Department performs its job well. Strongly Agree	Overall, the Warwick Police Department performs its job well. Agree	Overall, the Warwick Police Department performs its job well. Disagree	Overall, the Warwick Police Department performs its job well. Strongly Disagree	Overall, the Warwick Police Department performs its job well. No Opinion
I have confidence in the Warwick Police Department.	I have confidence in the Warwick Police Department. Strongly Agree	I have confidence in the Warwick Police Department. Agree	I have confidence in the Warwick Police Department. Disagree	I have confidence in the Warwick Police Department. Strongly Disagree	I have confidence in the Warwick Police Department. No Opinion
Warwick Police Officers are professional in their appearance.	Warwick Police Officers are professional in their appearance. Strongly Agree	Warwick Police Officers are professional in their appearance. Agree	Warwick Police Officers are professional in their appearance. Disagree	Warwick Police Officers are professional in their appearance. Strongly Disagree	Warwick Police Officers are professional in their appearance. No Opinion
The Warwick Police respond promptly when called.	The Warwick Police respond promptly when called. Strongly Agree	The Warwick Police respond promptly when called. Agree	The Warwick Police respond promptly when called. Disagree	The Warwick Police respond promptly when called. Strongly Disagree	The Warwick Police respond promptly when called. No Opinion

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* 4. For each statement below, please check the box that best reflects your perception of the extent of community problems in Warwick.

	Very Common	Common	Occasional	Rare
Illegal dumping	Illegal dumping Very Common	Illegal dumping Common	Illegal dumping Occasional	Illegal dumping Rare
Parking/traffic/speeding problems	Parking/traffic/speeding problems Very Common	Parking/traffic/speeding problems Common	Parking/traffic/speeding problems Occasional	Parking/traffic/speeding problems Rare
Loitering	Loitering Very Common	Loitering Common	Loitering Occasional	Loitering Rare
Theft or burglary	Theft or burglary Very Common	Theft or burglary Common	Theft or burglary Occasional	Theft or burglary Rare
Violent crime (e.g. robbery, assault)	Violent crime (e.g. robbery, assault) Very Common	Violent crime (e.g. robbery, assault) Common	Violent crime (e.g. robbery, assault) Occasional	Violent crime (e.g. robbery, assault) Rare
Noisy neighbors	Noisy neighbors Very Common	Noisy neighbors Common	Noisy neighbors Occasional	Noisy neighbors Rare
Vandalism to cars or other property	Vandalism to cars or other property Very Common	Vandalism to cars or other property Common	Vandalism to cars or other property Occasional	Vandalism to cars or other property Rare
Drug use	Drug use Very Common	Drug use Common	Drug use Occasional	Drug use Rare
Drug dealing	Drug dealing Very Common	Drug dealing Common	Drug dealing Occasional	Drug dealing Rare
Domestic violence	Domestic violence Very Common	Domestic violence Common	Domestic violence Occasional	Domestic violence Rare
Juvenile crime	Juvenile crime Very Common	Juvenile crime Common	Juvenile crime Occasional	Juvenile crime Rare
Public drunkenness	Public drunkenness Very Common	Public drunkenness Common	Public drunkenness Occasional	Public drunkenness Rare

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* 5. In the past 12 months, do you believe that crime in Warwick has:

Increased

Decreased

Stayed the same

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* 6. Do you think the Warwick Police Department should wear body cameras?

Yes

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* 7. Do you think that the business owners' perceptions of the Warwick Police wearing body cameras would be positive or negative?

Very positive

Positive

Neutral

Negative

Very negative

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* 8. Do you believe there would be privacy concerns with the Warwick Police Department wearing body cameras?

Yes

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* 9. Have you had any contact with any member of the Warwick Police Department in the past year?

Yes

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* 10. Do you have any recommendations and suggestions for improvements at the Warwick Police Department? Please describe below.

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* 11. What is your age?

18-30

31-50

51-70

71 or older

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* 12. What is your gender?

Female

Male

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* 13. Which best describes your race/ethnicity?

Caucasian

African American

Hispanic/Latino

Asian

Multiracial

Other

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* 14. How long has your business been open in Warwick?

Less than 1 year

1-5 years

6-10 years

More than 10 years

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* 15. How many people does your business employ?

1-10 people

11-21 people

22 or more people