Crime Survey for Lincoln County, Missouri Thank you for taking the time to complete this survey. Your feedback is important to us as we work towards enhancing safety and crime prevention efforts in our community. This survey aims to gather information about your experiences, perceptions, and concerns regarding crime in your specific corner of the community. All responses will remain confidential. Demographic Information Age Gender Occupation Geographic Area Chain of Rocks Elsberry Elsberry Rural Foley Foley Rural Hawk Point Hawk Point Rural Moscow Mills Moscow Mills Rural Old Monroe Old Monroe Rural Olney Olney Rural Silex Silex Rural Troy Troy Rural Truxton Truxton Rural Whiteside Whiteside Rural Winfield Winfield Rural Length of residency in the community Crime Awareness How aware are you of the types of crimes occurring in your neighborhood? Very aware Moderately aware Not very aware Not aware at all Which types of crimes, if any, are you most concerned about in Lincoln County? (Check all that apply) Burglary Theft Drug-related offenses Assault Vandalism Domestic violence Sexual offenses Other (please specify) Other crimes of concern Reporting Crime Have you ever witnessed a crime in Lincoln County? Yes No If yes, did you report the crime to law enforcement? Yes No If no, what were the reasons for not reporting the crime? (Check all that apply) Fear of retaliation Lack of trust in law enforcement Belief that reporting would be ineffective. Other (please specify) Other reasons for not reporting a crime Law Enforcement Presence How visible and present do you perceive law enforcement to be in our rural community? Very visible and present Moderately visible and present Not very visible and present Not visible and present at all In your opinion, does the current level of law enforcement presence deter criminal activity? Yes No Response Time Have you ever had to request law enforcement assistance in your community? Yes No If yes, how would you rate the response time of law enforcement to your request? Very prompt Prompt Average Delayed Very delayed Neighborhood Watch Are you familiar with the concept of neighborhood watch programs? Yes No If yes, are there active neighborhood watch programs in your neighborhood? Yes No If no, would you be interested in participating in or initiating a neighborhood watch program? Yes No Crime Prevention Efforts How effective do you perceive the Sheriff's Office's efforts in preventing crime in our community? Very effective Moderately effective Not very effective Not effective at all Are there specific crime prevention initiatives you believe should be implemented in our community? Yes No Crime prevention initiatives that should be implemented Community Involvement Do you believe that active community involvement plays a role in reducing crime in our community? Yes No If yes, how would you rate the level of community involvement in crime prevention efforts? High level of involvement Moderate level of involvement Low level of involvement Negligible level of involvement Trust in Law Enforcement How would you rate your level of trust in the Sheriff's Office in our community? High level of trust Moderate level of trust Low level of trust No trust at all What steps, if any, can the Sheriff's Office take to enhance trust in the community? Safety Measures Do you take any specific safety measures to protect yourself and your property in our community? Yes No If yes, please describe the safety measures you take. Community Education Are you aware of any crime prevention or safety education programs provided by the Sheriff's Office in our community? Yes No If yes, have you participated in any of these programs? Yes No Relationship with Law Enforcement Do you feel comfortable reaching out to law enforcement with concerns or information related to crime in our community? Yes No If no, what factors contribute to your discomfort in reaching out to law enforcement? (Check all that apply) Fear of retaliation Lack of trust in law enforcement Negative past experiences Other (please specify) Crime Reporting Mechanisms Are you aware of the available channels for reporting crimes in our community? Yes No If no, what additional or improved crime reporting mechanisms would you suggest? Collaboration with Community Organizations Do you believe that collaboration between the Sheriff's Office and community organizations can effectively address crime in our community? Yes No If yes, which community organizations or resources should the Sheriff's Office collaborate with more closely? Public Safety Perception On a scale of 1 to 5, rate your overall perception of public safety in our community. 1 (Very unsafe) 2 3 4 5 (Very safe) Youth Engagement Are there specific programs or initiatives you would like to see implemented to engage youth in positive activities and reduce their involvement in crime in our community? Yes No If yes, please specify the programs or initiatives you would like to see. Juvenile Crime Prevention Are you in favor of implementing a curfew for juveniles in your community? Yes No On a scale of 1 to 10, how concerned are you about juvenile crime in your community? 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 Do you believe that implementing a curfew for juveniles would help reduce crime rates? Yes No Do you think a curfew for juveniles would have a positive impact on public safety? Yes No Do you think that a juvenile curfew would unfairly target certain communities or demographic groups? Yes No Law Enforcement Training Do you believe that ongoing training and professional development for law enforcement officers can contribute to improved crime prevention in our rural community? Yes No If yes, what specific areas of training or skills would you like to see emphasized for law enforcement officers? Community Support Do you feel that the community adequately supports the Sheriff’s Office efforts in combating crime? Yes No If no, how can the community better support law enforcement in combating crime? Additional Feedback Is there any additional feedback, suggestions, or concerns you would like to share regarding crime and safety in our rural community? Thank you for taking the time to complete this survey. Your input is highly appreciated and will help inform our efforts in enhancing safety and crime prevention in our rural If you are human, leave this field blank. Submit Start Over
