DC Police and Policing SurveyReThink Justice is doing this survey to better understand community views on policing and police reforms in the District. We intend to publish the survey results on our website, HOWEVER, we will not publish any person's name, organization or contact details.Please enable JavaScript in your browser to complete this form.Person being interviewed understands our intended use of the survey information *YesNoSelect yes to verify that you have explained to the person that while a tabulation of the survey information will be published, their name and personal information will NOT be published.1) Should sworn and special police officers in District schools carry a gun?YesNoMaybe (neither yes or know)COMMENTS for question 12) Which of the following should police officers in District schools be permitted to do on campus or inside the school:Conduct consent searches of school studentsDetain and/or arrest youthNone of the aboveCOMMENTS for question 23) If DCPS continues contracting with MPD to ensure safety in District schools, which of the following training should be mandatory for school police officers?De-escalation techniquesRecognizing signs of human traffickingDrug preventionNone of the aboveCOMMENTS for question 34) What Metropolitan Police Department functions would you prefer be done by other than gun-carrying officers?Traffic controlPublic drinking or drug useNoise controlDomestic disturbance controlInvestigating fraud and other financial crimesInvestigating robbery or theft complaintsControlling free speech demonstrationsResponding to mental (behavioral) health needsPatrolling school buildingsNone of the aboveCOMMENTS on question 45) Should personnel files of MPD officers be accessible to public, including their performance evaluations and disciplinary records?YesNoMaybe (neither yes or know)COMMENTS for question 56) Which of the following do you agree with?Qualified immunity for MPD officers should be entirely abolished.Qualified immunity for MPD officers should be clarified through legislative action to make it more precise and narrow.Neither (please provide comment)COMMENTS for question 67) What reforms would you support?Focus all police recruiting efforts on DC residentsEmpowering a civilian body, outside of the police department, to discipline the policeRequiring police officers at the rank of Sergeant and above to live in DCNegotiate modifications in DC's contract with the Fraternal Order of Police to facilitate greater accountability of police officersRequiring police officers to intervene if another officer is violating the law or police department policiesProviding financial incentives for officers to live in DCNone of the aboveCOMMENTS for question 78) What should be required as mandatory training for MPD officers and their continuing education?De-escalation techniques and conflict resolution strategiesCommunication and dialog skillsRecognizing and responding to signs of human traffickingImplicit bias trainingDiversity and multiculturalismNone of the aboveCOMMENTS for question 89) Should first-level supervisors (sergeants) be required to receive additional training and continuing education in addition to what is required for all police officers?YesNoMaybeIf you responded “Yes” to question 9 (above), what should such additional training include?COMMENTS for question 910) Which of the following regarding consent searches do you agree with?Consent searches of minors may be conducted with permission of their parent, legal guardian, or another responsible adult.Consent searches of minors may be conducted only with a proper Miranda warning.Consent searches of minors may not be conducted at all under any circumstances.COMMENTS for question 10Interviewer Name *Name of person interviewedFirstLastOrganizational Affiliation (if any) of person being interviewed (optional)Email of person being interview (optional)Phone Number of person being interview (optional)Submit
