Warwick Police Department Prosecution Division Victim/Witness Survey

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* 1. Please specify the type of offense you were a victim of or witnessed.

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* 2. What year did this offense occur?

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* 3. Is this case still pending?

Yes

I don't know

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* 4. Were a victim or witness to a crime?

Victim

Witness

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* 5. Part I. Victim Initial Contact with Police: During the initial state of your criminal complaint, how satisfied were you with the services provided?

Very satisfied

Somewhat satisfied

Somewhat dissatisfied

Very dissatisfied

Other (please specify)

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* 6. During your initial stage of your criminal complaint, how satisfied were you with the overall experience you had with the responding police officer(s)?

Very satisfied

Somewhat satisfied

Somewhat dissatisfied

Very dissatisfied

Other (please specify)

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* 7. Did the officer(s) who responded to your call explain your rights as a victim?

Yes

Don't remember

Comments:

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* 8. Did you receive any information from the officer(s) about resources for victims such as the law enforcement advocate, community agencies or court advocates, etc.?

Yes

Don't remember

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* 9. If you answered yes to Question 8, did you contact any of the recommended resources?

Yes

If yes, please list which ones:

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* 10. If you answered yes to Question 8, how helpful was the resource(s) given?

Very helpful

Somewhat helpful

Not very helpful

Not helpful at all

Other (please explain)

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* 11. Did the officer(s) meet with you in a private, confidential, and comfortable location?

Yes

Don't remember

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* 12. If there was an arrest in your case, did the officer(s) ask if you wished to be notified of the offender's first court appearance (arraignment)?

Yes

Don't remember

Comments:

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* 13. Did you tell the officer that you wanted to be notified of the arrest?

Yes

Don't remember

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* 14. If yes, were you notified of the arrest?

Yes

Don't remember

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* 15. Below is a list of some actions the police officer(s) may have taken when he/she/they responded to the scene. After each statement, please respond by checking "yes"(they did),"no"(they didn't), or "NA" (not applicable).

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* 16. Are you familiar with the RI-VINE (Victim Information & Notification Everyday) program provided by the Rhode Island Department of Corrections?

Yes

If yes, how did you learn about this resource?

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* 17. Part II. Victim Follow-up Contact with Police: During the follow-up stage of your criminal complaint, how satisfied were you with the services and overall experience you had with the follow-up or investigating officer(s) or detective(s):

Very satisfied

Somewhat satisfied

Somewhat dissatisfied

Very dissatisfied

Other (please explain):

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* 18. Since the incident, were you contacted by either a police officer or another representative from the police department?

Yes

Don't remember

If yes, by whom?

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* 19. How soon were you contacted?

Next day

Within 2-3 days

Within 4-7 days

More than 7 days, if so how long:

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* 20. How were you contacted?

Phone

In person

Letter

Other (please specify)

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* 21. Did the officer/detective explain the procedures involved in the prosecution of your case and your role in the process?

Yes

Don't remember

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* 22. Did the officer/detective keep you informed of the status of the investigation?

Yes

Don't remember

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* 23. How helpful was the person who contacted you?

Very helpful

Somewhat helpful

Not helpful at all

Comments:

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* 24. How satisfied were you with the information and assistance provided by the Prosecution Division at the Warwick Police Department?

Very satisfied

Somewhat satisfied

Not satisfied at all

Comments:

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* 25. How safe do you currently feel?

Very safe

Somewhat safe

Not very safe at all

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* 26. Part III. Witness Initial & Follow-Up Contact with the Police: During the initial stage of the criminal complain, how satisfied were you with the services provided and the overall experience you had with the responding police officer(s):

Very satisfied

Somewhat satisfied

Somewhat dissatisfied

Very dissatisfied

Other (please explain):

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* 27. Did the officer/detective complete a thorough interview with you?

Yes

Don't remember

Comments:

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* 28. Did the officer/detective obtain a written statement from you?

Yes

Don't remember

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* 29. Did the officer/detective advise you of the potential need for you to be subpoenaed in the case as a witness at trial?

Yes

Don't remember

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* 30. Were you contacted by either a police officer or another representative from the police department since the incident?

Yes

Don't remember

If yes, by whom?

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* 31. Have you received a subpoena to appear in court as a result of being a witness to a crime?

Yes

Don't remember

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* 32. Please provide any comments relating to your having been a witness in a case for the Warwick Police Department:

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* 33. Part IV. Victim & Witness Overall Comments/Recommendations:
Please list your overall comments regarding the services the Warwick Police Department provided to you:

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Inquire if you needed medical assistance.	Inquire if you needed medical assistance. YES	Inquire if you needed medical assistance. NO	Inquire if you needed medical assistance. N/A
Provide or arrange for medical assistance.	Provide or arrange for medical assistance. YES	Provide or arrange for medical assistance. NO	Provide or arrange for medical assistance. N/A
Show concern for your current situation.	Show concern for your current situation. YES	Show concern for your current situation. NO	Show concern for your current situation. N/A
Provide or arrange for transportation.	Provide or arrange for transportation. YES	Provide or arrange for transportation. NO	Provide or arrange for transportation. N/A
Provide information on protective orders.	Provide information on protective orders. YES	Provide information on protective orders. NO	Provide information on protective orders. N/A
Provide case number.	Provide case number. YES	Provide case number. NO	Provide case number. N/A
Offer reassurance that made you feel safe.	Offer reassurance that made you feel safe. YES	Offer reassurance that made you feel safe. NO	Offer reassurance that made you feel safe. N/A
Explain the subsequent steps involved in processing your case. (arraignment, pre-trials, etc.)	Explain the subsequent steps involved in processing your case. (arraignment, pre-trials, etc.) YES	Explain the subsequent steps involved in processing your case. (arraignment, pre-trials, etc.) NO	Explain the subsequent steps involved in processing your case. (arraignment, pre-trials, etc.) N/A
Allow sufficient time for you to talk about your situation, including taking notes & listening.	Allow sufficient time for you to talk about your situation, including taking notes & listening. YES	Allow sufficient time for you to talk about your situation, including taking notes & listening. NO	Allow sufficient time for you to talk about your situation, including taking notes & listening. N/A
Provide you with a phone number in case you had any questions.	Provide you with a phone number in case you had any questions. YES	Provide you with a phone number in case you had any questions. NO	Provide you with a phone number in case you had any questions. N/A
Offer civil or alternate means to resolve the matter, i.e. social services.	Offer civil or alternate means to resolve the matter, i.e. social services. YES	Offer civil or alternate means to resolve the matter, i.e. social services. NO	Offer civil or alternate means to resolve the matter, i.e. social services. N/A
Provide information on how to obtain a copy of an applicable police report.	Provide information on how to obtain a copy of an applicable police report. YES	Provide information on how to obtain a copy of an applicable police report. NO	Provide information on how to obtain a copy of an applicable police report. N/A
Have you complete a written statement.	Have you complete a written statement. YES	Have you complete a written statement. NO	Have you complete a written statement. N/A
Explain any current or pending criminal charges, including potential sentences, for your case.	Explain any current or pending criminal charges, including potential sentences, for your case. YES	Explain any current or pending criminal charges, including potential sentences, for your case. NO	Explain any current or pending criminal charges, including potential sentences, for your case. N/A

Warwick Police Department Prosecution Division Victim/Witness Survey

Importance

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* 1. Please specify the type of offense you were a victim of or witnessed.

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* 2. What year did this offense occur?

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* 3. Is this case still pending?

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* 4. Were a victim or witness to a crime?

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* 5. Part I. Victim Initial Contact with Police: During the initial state of your criminal complaint, how satisfied were you with the services provided?

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* 6. During your initial stage of your criminal complaint, how satisfied were you with the overall experience you had with the responding police officer(s)?

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* 7. Did the officer(s) who responded to your call explain your rights as a victim?

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* 8. Did you receive any information from the officer(s) about resources for victims such as the law enforcement advocate, community agencies or court advocates, etc.?

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* 9. If you answered yes to Question 8, did you contact any of the recommended resources?

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* 10. If you answered yes to Question 8, how helpful was the resource(s) given?

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* 11. Did the officer(s) meet with you in a private, confidential, and comfortable location?

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* 12. If there was an arrest in your case, did the officer(s) ask if you wished to be notified of the offender's first court appearance (arraignment)?

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* 13. Did you tell the officer that you wanted to be notified of the arrest?

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* 14. If yes, were you notified of the arrest?

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* 15. Below is a list of some actions the police officer(s) may have taken when he/she/they responded to the scene. After each statement, please respond by checking "yes"(they did),"no"(they didn't), or "NA" (not applicable).

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* 16. Are you familiar with the RI-VINE (Victim Information & Notification Everyday) program provided by the Rhode Island Department of Corrections?

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* 17. Part II. Victim Follow-up Contact with Police: During the follow-up stage of your criminal complaint, how satisfied were you with the services and overall experience you had with the follow-up or investigating officer(s) or detective(s):

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* 18. Since the incident, were you contacted by either a police officer or another representative from the police department?

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* 19. How soon were you contacted?

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* 20. How were you contacted?

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* 21. Did the officer/detective explain the procedures involved in the prosecution of your case and your role in the process?

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* 22. Did the officer/detective keep you informed of the status of the investigation?

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* 23. How helpful was the person who contacted you?

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* 24. How satisfied were you with the information and assistance provided by the Prosecution Division at the Warwick Police Department?

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* 25. How safe do you currently feel?

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* 26. Part III. Witness Initial & Follow-Up Contact with the Police: During the initial stage of the criminal complain, how satisfied were you with the services provided and the overall experience you had with the responding police officer(s):

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* 27. Did the officer/detective complete a thorough interview with you?

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* 28. Did the officer/detective obtain a written statement from you?

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* 29. Did the officer/detective advise you of the potential need for you to be subpoenaed in the case as a witness at trial?

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* 30. Were you contacted by either a police officer or another representative from the police department since the incident?

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* 31. Have you received a subpoena to appear in court as a result of being a witness to a crime?

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* 32. Please provide any comments relating to your having been a witness in a case for the Warwick Police Department:

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* 33. Part IV. Victim & Witness Overall Comments/Recommendations: Please list your overall comments regarding the services the Warwick Police Department provided to you:

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* 34. Please list ways in which you feel the Warwick Police Department can improve their services to meet the needs of victims/witnesses:

* 33. Part IV. Victim & Witness Overall Comments/Recommendations:
Please list your overall comments regarding the services the Warwick Police Department provided to you: