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NPA Poll

Survey of 1182 Likely Voters by Rasmussen Reports

Aug 12th, 2021

 

How concerned are you about the recent increase in violent crime?

 

Do you think that violent crime is “out of control?”

 

Have you recently considered a change in residence because of violent crime?

 

Do you think police in your area are too tough on violent criminals?

 

Do you feel that your local police department has the necessary resources to battle violent crime?

 

Do you think moving resources away from policing toward social workers would decrease violent crime?

 

Do you think letting accused violent criminals out of jail without bail while they wait for trial increases violent crime?

 

Do you think District Attorneys refusing to prosecute accused criminals contributes to rising violent crime?

 

Do you think early release of criminals from prison contributes to rising violent crime?

 

Do you think allowing police officers to “stop and frisk” someone whom they have a reasonable suspicion is carrying a firearm reduces violent crime?

 

Do you think removing police from schools contributes to violent crime?

 

Do you think the media is ignoring the rise in violent crime?

 

Do you think how the media is covering crime contributes to a rise in violent crime?

 

Do you think reforms that prohibit police from engaging in foot pursuits contribute to violent crime?

 

Do you think reforms that prohibit police from engaging in vehicle pursuits contribute to violent crime?

 

Do you agree with reforms that require police to give suspects the home addresses of witnesses?

 

Should politicians who vote to defund the police be able to use tax money to hire private security to protect themselves?

 

Do you believe politicians should do a “ride along” with local patrol officers before suggesting changes in policing?

 

Do you believe politicians should meet with crime victims before suggesting changes in policing?