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Needs Assessment Survey

The Sacramento County District Attorney's Office has created a new community prosecutor position. The prosecutor assigned to this position will work directly in your community with you, the Sheriff's Department, and various other agencies, to combat crime and address quality of life issues. Please fill out the following questionnaire. It will help us understand what is important to you. All information will be confidential. Thank you for your time.

This survey is strictly confidential.

  1. What neighborhood do you live in?


    How long?


    Nearest cross streets?


  2.  
    1. How safe do you feel in your neighborhood?

      Very Safe
      Somewhat Safe
      Unsafe


    2. Do you feel you live in a high, average, or low crime neighborhood?

      High
      Average
      Low


  3. What (and where) are the three biggest problems in your neighborhood?


  4. How affected are you by any of the following issues in your neighborhood? (check the box that applies)
    Issues
    Not Affected
    Somewhat Affected
    Seriously Affected
    Abandoned Cars
    Abandoned Buildings/Vacant Lots
    Alcohol Use (public)
    Drugs (drug houses/street sales)
    Gangs
    Graffiti
    Street lighting (poor, or lack of)
    Loitering
    Prostitution
    Traffic (DUI's or speeding)
    Trash (dumping/littering)
    Truancy (not attending school)

    Others (please specify)


  5. Do you have children?


    What are their ages? (please select all that apply - to select/deselect more than one option, hold down on the CTRL key)


  6. Do you believe your children are affected by the problems in your neighborhood? In what way(s)?


  7. Have you ever worked with law enforcement or any other agencies to improve your neighborhood? Were you successful? Which agency?


  8. Are you a member of a neighborhood watch program? If so, which one?


  9. Would you like to be a part of a neighborhood watch program?


  10. What steps do you think we could take to make you feel safer in your neighborhood?

    Any additional comments?

    Name (optional):

    E-mail (optional):

    Phone Number (optional):