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2. The purpose of this short survey is to get your opinion of conditions within your neighborhood, as well as the quality of service you received if/when contacted by the Mount Vernon Police Department. The Department makes it a high priority to present a positive and professional manner in any contact with those it serves. Thank you for taking the time to answer the following questions.
4. 1. Are you a Mount Vernon resident?
5. Answer

   1. Yes
   2. No
7. 2. You were in contact with the Mount Vernon Police Department because you were:
8. Answer

   1. Reporting a crime?
   2. The victim of a crime?
   3. Arrested for a crime?
   4. Stopped for a traffic violation?
   5. Involved in a program offered by MVPD
10. Other: (Please explain)
12. 3. Your contact was with a:
13. Answer

    1. Uniformed Police Officer
    2. Detective
    3. Supervisor
    4. Community Service Officer
    5. Animal Control Officer
    6. Office Staff
    7. MVPD Volunteer
15. 4. Your contact with the Department was:
16. Answer

    1. In person
    2. By telephone
    3. By letter
    4. E-mail
    5. Internet (website)
18. Other: (Please Explain)
20. 5. My overall impression of the Department was:
21. Answer

    1. Very satisfied
    2. Satisfied
    3. Not satisfied
23. 6. The person with whom I had contact was (check all that apply):
24. Answer

    1. Professional
    2. Courteous
    3. Empathetic
    4. Helpful
    5. Hurried
    6. Rude
    7. Uncaring
26. Other: (Please explain)
28. 7. What was your impression of the Mount Vernon Police Department prior to this contact?
32. Please answer the following questions regarding conditions in your neighborhood:
34. 1. Do you feel safe walking in your neighborhood after dark?
35. Answer

    1. Yes
    2. No
37. 2. Please select any of the below-listed items you feel need attention and might make your neighborhood safer and more enjoyable.
39. 1. Street lighting (more/less)
    2. Speed limit change (higher/lower)
    3. A park or open space for children and public gatherings
    4. Residents patrolling the neighborhood after dark
    5. Police patrolling the neighborhood more frequently
    6. Private security patrolling the neighborhood
    7. Health issues (open sewers, broken glass, exposed wiring)Problem tenants
    8. Abandoned cars and litter
    9. Graffiti
    10. Drug Activity
    11. Weeds in sidewalks and curbs
    12. Animal problems
41. Other: (Please describe)
43. 3. Are you interested in helping to improve the quality of life in your neighborhood?
44. Answer

    1. Yes
    2. No
46. 4. Are you interested in becoming involved in a Police Department program?
47. Opportunities

    1. Block Watch
    2. Citizens Academy
    3. Citizen's On Proactive Patrol
    4. RSVP Vacation Watch
    5. College Internship
    6. Prepartory Academy (high school/college students)
    7. Office Volunteer
49. 5. Are you, or do you know someone who would be interested in organizing a Block Watch Group in your neighborhood?
50. Answer

    1. Yes
    2. No
52. Is there anything that you would like to share that's not been asked?
54. If you would like to be contacted to discuss this survey or any related issues, please provide your e-mail address and/or telephone number.
56. Name (Optional)
58. E-mail
59. Telephone Number
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