Community Relations Survey

During the past year I contacted the sheriff's office for the following reason:

To report a crime

I was the victim of a crime

I witnessed a crime

I requested information

Not Applicable

What unit of the sheriff's office did you contact?

How did you contact the sheriff's office?

If you called 911, what was the response time?

Less than 15 minutes

Between 15 to 30 minutes

Between 30 minutes and 1 hour

Not Applicable

* As a citizen, what do you feel is your responsibility in relation to crime?

Report suspicious activity/crimes

Serve as a witness

Join neighborhood/business crime watch

All of the above

* How safe do you feel in your community?

Safe

Somewhat safe

Unsafe

Somewhat unsafe

* Compared to surrounding counties, how safe do you feel living in Manatee County?

Safer

As safe

Not as safe

* Do you feel the crime rate in Manatee County has:

Increased

Decreased

Remained stable

* Do you feel the drug problem in Manatee County has:

Increased

Decreased

Remained stable

* Do you feel we need more patrol deputies?

Yes

No

* Do you feel the sheriff's office is doing a good job?

Yes

No

No opinion

* Rate the Sheriff's Office on :
CONCERN FOR SAFETY

Excellent

Good

Average

Poor

* Rate the Sheriff's Office on :
NEIGHBORHOOD PATROL

Excellent

Good

Average

Poor

* Rate the Sheriff's Office on :
PROFESSIONAL CONDUCT

Excellent

Good

Average

Poor

* Rate the Sheriff's Office on :
QUALITY OF SERVICE

Excellent

Good

Average

Poor

* Overall, how do you rate the performance of the Manatee County Sheriff's Office?

Excellent

Good

Average

Poor

* Have you attended or participated in a Neighborhood Watch Program?

Yes

No

* Have you attended or participated in a Business Watch?

Yes

No

* Have you attended or participated in a Marine Watch?

Yes

No

* Have you attended or participated in Operation Identification?

Yes

No

* Have you attended or participated in a Home Security Survey?

Yes

No

* Have you attended or participated in a Business Security Survey?

Yes

No

* Would you be interested in starting a neighborhood watch or business watch in your area?
If Yes, please call Crime Prevention at 941-747-3011 x2500

Yes

No

* Are you already a member of a neighborhood or business watch program?

Yes

No

What recommendations would you make to improve the services provided by the Manatee County Sheriff's Office?

* Please select your zone from the map.