Community Survey on Public and Law Enforcement

On June 12th, 2020 Governor Cuomo issued Executive Order 203 – New York State Police Reform and Reinvention Collaborative. The order requires:

“Each local government entity which has a police agency operating with police officers as defined under 1.20 of the criminal procedure law must perform a comprehensive review of current police force deployments, strategies, policies, procedures and practices for the purposes of addressing particular needs of the communities served by such police agency and promote community engagement to foster trust, fairness, and legitimacy, and to address any racial bias and disproportionate policing of communities of color.”

The Village will be looking to its constituents to provide insight and become part of the process, thereby assisting the Village in creating a plan. The following is a survey created to help understand what improvements may be made and to help guide the Police Department’s evolution in its operations.

Please review the survey below and indicate your response in the appropriate location. Feel free to skip anything you are not comfortable with or don’t have an answer for, but please do answer as many questions as possible as this will only help us to be a better department for you. The “Community Survey on Public Safety and Law Enforcement” was developed by the U.S. Department of Justice, Office of Community Oriented Policing Services (COPS Office) with the support of ICF International and law enforcement experts.

Have you ever had any contact with the Village of Elmsford Police Department (in any capacity good, bad or otherwise)?

Yes

COMMUNITY INVOLVEMENT:

Community Involvement

	Not At All	A Little	Somewhat	A Lot	To A Great Extent	Unsure /Don't know
1. To what extent does the Elmsford PD develop relationships with community members (e.g. residents, organizations, and groups)?	1. To what extent does the Elmsford PD develop relationships with community members (e.g. residents, organizations, and groups)? - Not At All	1. To what extent does the Elmsford PD develop relationships with community members (e.g. residents, organizations, and groups)? - A Little	1. To what extent does the Elmsford PD develop relationships with community members (e.g. residents, organizations, and groups)? - Somewhat	1. To what extent does the Elmsford PD develop relationships with community members (e.g. residents, organizations, and groups)? - A Lot	1. To what extent does the Elmsford PD develop relationships with community members (e.g. residents, organizations, and groups)? - To A Great Extent	1. To what extent does the Elmsford PD develop relationships with community members (e.g. residents, organizations, and groups)? - Unsure /Don't know
2. To what extent does the Elmsford PD regularly communicate with community members (e.g. websites, emails, or public meetings)?	2. To what extent does the Elmsford PD regularly communicate with community members (e.g. websites, emails, or public meetings)? - Not At All	2. To what extent does the Elmsford PD regularly communicate with community members (e.g. websites, emails, or public meetings)? - A Little	2. To what extent does the Elmsford PD regularly communicate with community members (e.g. websites, emails, or public meetings)? - Somewhat	2. To what extent does the Elmsford PD regularly communicate with community members (e.g. websites, emails, or public meetings)? - A Lot	2. To what extent does the Elmsford PD regularly communicate with community members (e.g. websites, emails, or public meetings)? - To A Great Extent	2. To what extent does the Elmsford PD regularly communicate with community members (e.g. websites, emails, or public meetings)? - Unsure /Don't know
3. To what extent does the Elmsford PD make it easy for community members to provide input (e.g. comments, suggestions, and concerns)?	3. To what extent does the Elmsford PD make it easy for community members to provide input (e.g. comments, suggestions, and concerns)? - Not At All	3. To what extent does the Elmsford PD make it easy for community members to provide input (e.g. comments, suggestions, and concerns)? - A Little	3. To what extent does the Elmsford PD make it easy for community members to provide input (e.g. comments, suggestions, and concerns)? - Somewhat	3. To what extent does the Elmsford PD make it easy for community members to provide input (e.g. comments, suggestions, and concerns)? - A Lot	3. To what extent does the Elmsford PD make it easy for community members to provide input (e.g. comments, suggestions, and concerns)? - To A Great Extent	3. To what extent does the Elmsford PD make it easy for community members to provide input (e.g. comments, suggestions, and concerns)? - Unsure /Don't know
4. To what extent does the Elmsford PD work together with community members to solve local problems?	4. To what extent does the Elmsford PD work together with community members to solve local problems? - Not At All	4. To what extent does the Elmsford PD work together with community members to solve local problems? - A Little	4. To what extent does the Elmsford PD work together with community members to solve local problems? - Somewhat	4. To what extent does the Elmsford PD work together with community members to solve local problems? - A Lot	4. To what extent does the Elmsford PD work together with community members to solve local problems? - To A Great Extent	4. To what extent does the Elmsford PD work together with community members to solve local problems? - Unsure /Don't know
5. Community policing involves officers in the Elmsford PD working with the community to address the causes of crime in an effort to reduce the problems themselves through a wide range of activities. Based on this definition, to what extent do you think the Elmsford Police Department practices community policing?	5. Community policing involves officers in the Elmsford PD working with the community to address the causes of crime in an effort to reduce the problems themselves through a wide range of activities. Based on this definition, to what extent do you think the Elmsford Police Department practices community policing? - Not At All	5. Community policing involves officers in the Elmsford PD working with the community to address the causes of crime in an effort to reduce the problems themselves through a wide range of activities. Based on this definition, to what extent do you think the Elmsford Police Department practices community policing? - A Little	5. Community policing involves officers in the Elmsford PD working with the community to address the causes of crime in an effort to reduce the problems themselves through a wide range of activities. Based on this definition, to what extent do you think the Elmsford Police Department practices community policing? - Somewhat	5. Community policing involves officers in the Elmsford PD working with the community to address the causes of crime in an effort to reduce the problems themselves through a wide range of activities. Based on this definition, to what extent do you think the Elmsford Police Department practices community policing? - A Lot	5. Community policing involves officers in the Elmsford PD working with the community to address the causes of crime in an effort to reduce the problems themselves through a wide range of activities. Based on this definition, to what extent do you think the Elmsford Police Department practices community policing? - To A Great Extent	5. Community policing involves officers in the Elmsford PD working with the community to address the causes of crime in an effort to reduce the problems themselves through a wide range of activities. Based on this definition, to what extent do you think the Elmsford Police Department practices community policing? - Unsure /Don't know

SAFETY:

To what extent do you feel safe in Elmsford

	Not At All	A Little	Somewhat	A Lot	To A Great Extent	Unsure/Don’t Know
7. To what extent do you feel safe in Elmsford when you are outside alone during the day?	7. To what extent do you feel safe in Elmsford when you are outside alone during the day? - Not At All	7. To what extent do you feel safe in Elmsford when you are outside alone during the day? - A Little	7. To what extent do you feel safe in Elmsford when you are outside alone during the day? - Somewhat	7. To what extent do you feel safe in Elmsford when you are outside alone during the day? - A Lot	7. To what extent do you feel safe in Elmsford when you are outside alone during the day? - To A Great Extent	7. To what extent do you feel safe in Elmsford when you are outside alone during the day? - Unsure/Don’t Know
8. To what extent do you feel safe in Elmsford when you are outside alone during the night?	8. To what extent do you feel safe in Elmsford when you are outside alone during the night? - Not At All	8. To what extent do you feel safe in Elmsford when you are outside alone during the night? - A Little	8. To what extent do you feel safe in Elmsford when you are outside alone during the night? - Somewhat	8. To what extent do you feel safe in Elmsford when you are outside alone during the night? - A Lot	8. To what extent do you feel safe in Elmsford when you are outside alone during the night? - To A Great Extent	8. To what extent do you feel safe in Elmsford when you are outside alone during the night? - Unsure/Don’t Know

Over the last 12 months, to what extent have your feelings of safety in your community increased, decreased, or stayed the same?

	Decreased a lot	Decreased Some	Stayed the Same	Increased Some	Increased a lot	Unsure/Don’t Know
9. Over the last 12 months, to what extent have your feelings of safety in your community increased, decreased, or stayed the same?	9. Over the last 12 months, to what extent have your feelings of safety in your community increased, decreased, or stayed the same? - Decreased a lot	9. Over the last 12 months, to what extent have your feelings of safety in your community increased, decreased, or stayed the same? - Decreased Some	9. Over the last 12 months, to what extent have your feelings of safety in your community increased, decreased, or stayed the same? - Stayed the Same	9. Over the last 12 months, to what extent have your feelings of safety in your community increased, decreased, or stayed the same? - Increased Some	9. Over the last 12 months, to what extent have your feelings of safety in your community increased, decreased, or stayed the same? - Increased a lot	9. Over the last 12 months, to what extent have your feelings of safety in your community increased, decreased, or stayed the same? - Unsure/Don’t Know

10a. In the last 2 years have you called the Elmsford Police Department on your behalf or for someone else who is experiencing the following: (You may select multiple options)

Mental health crisis

Crisis due to substance use

Domestic dispute

I have called the Police, but not for the above

I have never called the Police

10b. Do you feel the Police should respond in matters of:

	Yes	No
Mental health crisis	Mental health crisis - Yes	Mental health crisis - No
Crisis due to substance use	Crisis due to substance use - Yes	Crisis due to substance use - No
Domestic dispute	Domestic dispute - Yes	Domestic dispute - No

PROCEDURAL JUSTICE:

	Not at all	A little	Somewhat	A lot	To a great extent	Unsure/Don’t know
11. To what extent do the officers in the Elmsford Police Department treat people fairly?	11. To what extent do the officers in the Elmsford Police Department treat people fairly? - Not at all	11. To what extent do the officers in the Elmsford Police Department treat people fairly? - A little	11. To what extent do the officers in the Elmsford Police Department treat people fairly? - Somewhat	11. To what extent do the officers in the Elmsford Police Department treat people fairly? - A lot	11. To what extent do the officers in the Elmsford Police Department treat people fairly? - To a great extent	11. To what extent do the officers in the Elmsford Police Department treat people fairly? - Unsure/Don’t know
12. To what extent do the officers in the Elmsford Police Department show concern for community members?	12. To what extent do the officers in the Elmsford Police Department show concern for community members? - Not at all	12. To what extent do the officers in the Elmsford Police Department show concern for community members? - A little	12. To what extent do the officers in the Elmsford Police Department show concern for community members? - Somewhat	12. To what extent do the officers in the Elmsford Police Department show concern for community members? - A lot	12. To what extent do the officers in the Elmsford Police Department show concern for community members? - To a great extent	12. To what extent do the officers in the Elmsford Police Department show concern for community members? - Unsure/Don’t know
13. To what extent are the officers in the Elmsford Police Department respectful?	13. To what extent are the officers in the Elmsford Police Department respectful? - Not at all	13. To what extent are the officers in the Elmsford Police Department respectful? - A little	13. To what extent are the officers in the Elmsford Police Department respectful? - Somewhat	13. To what extent are the officers in the Elmsford Police Department respectful? - A lot	13. To what extent are the officers in the Elmsford Police Department respectful? - To a great extent	13. To what extent are the officers in the Elmsford Police Department respectful? - Unsure/Don’t know
14. To what extent is the Elmsford Police Department responsive to the concerns of community members?	14. To what extent is the Elmsford Police Department responsive to the concerns of community members? - Not at all	14. To what extent is the Elmsford Police Department responsive to the concerns of community members? - A little	14. To what extent is the Elmsford Police Department responsive to the concerns of community members? - Somewhat	14. To what extent is the Elmsford Police Department responsive to the concerns of community members? - A lot	14. To what extent is the Elmsford Police Department responsive to the concerns of community members? - To a great extent	14. To what extent is the Elmsford Police Department responsive to the concerns of community members? - Unsure/Don’t know
15. To what extent do you trust the Elmsford Police Department?	15. To what extent do you trust the Elmsford Police Department? - Not at all	15. To what extent do you trust the Elmsford Police Department? - A little	15. To what extent do you trust the Elmsford Police Department? - Somewhat	15. To what extent do you trust the Elmsford Police Department? - A lot	15. To what extent do you trust the Elmsford Police Department? - To a great extent	15. To what extent do you trust the Elmsford Police Department? - Unsure/Don’t know

PERFORMANCE:

Performance

	Not At All	A Little	Somewhat	A Lot	To A Great Extent	Unsure / Don't Know
16. To what extent is the Elmsford Police Department effective at proactively preventing crime?	16. To what extent is the Elmsford Police Department effective at proactively preventing crime? - Not At All	16. To what extent is the Elmsford Police Department effective at proactively preventing crime? - A Little	16. To what extent is the Elmsford Police Department effective at proactively preventing crime? - Somewhat	16. To what extent is the Elmsford Police Department effective at proactively preventing crime? - A Lot	16. To what extent is the Elmsford Police Department effective at proactively preventing crime? - To A Great Extent	16. To what extent is the Elmsford Police Department effective at proactively preventing crime? - Unsure / Don't Know
17. To what extent is the Elmsford Police Department addressing the problems that really concern you?	17. To what extent is the Elmsford Police Department addressing the problems that really concern you? - Not At All	17. To what extent is the Elmsford Police Department addressing the problems that really concern you? - A Little	17. To what extent is the Elmsford Police Department addressing the problems that really concern you? - Somewhat	17. To what extent is the Elmsford Police Department addressing the problems that really concern you? - A Lot	17. To what extent is the Elmsford Police Department addressing the problems that really concern you? - To A Great Extent	17. To what extent is the Elmsford Police Department addressing the problems that really concern you? - Unsure / Don't Know
18. To what extent are you satisfied with the overall performance of the Elmsford Police Department?	18. To what extent are you satisfied with the overall performance of the Elmsford Police Department? - Not At All	18. To what extent are you satisfied with the overall performance of the Elmsford Police Department? - A Little	18. To what extent are you satisfied with the overall performance of the Elmsford Police Department? - Somewhat	18. To what extent are you satisfied with the overall performance of the Elmsford Police Department? - A Lot	18. To what extent are you satisfied with the overall performance of the Elmsford Police Department? - To A Great Extent	18. To what extent are you satisfied with the overall performance of the Elmsford Police Department? - Unsure / Don't Know

Performance:

	Very Dissatisfied	Dissatisfied	Neither Satisfied	Satisfied	Very Satisfied	Not applicable (N/A) nor dissatisfied
19a. To what extent are you satisfied with your interaction(s) with the Elmsford Police Department for 911 emergency calls?	19a. To what extent are you satisfied with your interaction(s) with the Elmsford Police Department for 911 emergency calls? - Very Dissatisfied	19a. To what extent are you satisfied with your interaction(s) with the Elmsford Police Department for 911 emergency calls? - Dissatisfied	19a. To what extent are you satisfied with your interaction(s) with the Elmsford Police Department for 911 emergency calls? - Neither Satisfied	19a. To what extent are you satisfied with your interaction(s) with the Elmsford Police Department for 911 emergency calls? - Satisfied	19a. To what extent are you satisfied with your interaction(s) with the Elmsford Police Department for 911 emergency calls? - Very Satisfied	19a. To what extent are you satisfied with your interaction(s) with the Elmsford Police Department for 911 emergency calls? - Not applicable (N/A) nor dissatisfied
19b. To what extent are you satisfied with your interaction(s) with the Elmsford Police Department for non-emergency calls?	19b. To what extent are you satisfied with your interaction(s) with the Elmsford Police Department for non-emergency calls? - Very Dissatisfied	19b. To what extent are you satisfied with your interaction(s) with the Elmsford Police Department for non-emergency calls? - Dissatisfied	19b. To what extent are you satisfied with your interaction(s) with the Elmsford Police Department for non-emergency calls? - Neither Satisfied	19b. To what extent are you satisfied with your interaction(s) with the Elmsford Police Department for non-emergency calls? - Satisfied	19b. To what extent are you satisfied with your interaction(s) with the Elmsford Police Department for non-emergency calls? - Very Satisfied	19b. To what extent are you satisfied with your interaction(s) with the Elmsford Police Department for non-emergency calls? - Not applicable (N/A) nor dissatisfied

OTHER COMMENTS:

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