Louisiana State Police Survey

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Date: 05/16/2008

1. What was your most recent contact with the Louisiana State Police?
Traffic citation (ticket)
Traffic accident
Witness to a traffic accident
Roadside assistance
I reported an incident
I requested information from State Police
I attended an educational or safety program
Verbal or written warning for violation
Arrested
Other
2. In what area did your contact with the Louisiana State Police occur?
Rural/Agricultural
Suburban
Urban/City
Interstate Highway
3. How would you describe the professionalism of the Trooper with whom you had contact?
Excellent
Good
Fair
Poor
Very poor
4. The Louisiana State Police provides police services in the areas of traffic enforcement and a vast number of other services. As it relates to traffic, how do you rank the importance of each of the following driving concerns?
Drunk/Drug Impaired Drivers
Seatbelt/Child Restraint Violations
Moving Violations
Unsafe Equipment (Cars/Trucks)
Reckless/Aggressive Drivers
Distracted Drivers
Cell Phone Use While Driving
Road Hazards/Conditions
5. In which of these areas would you most like to see the State Police place an increased emphasis?
Drunk/Drug Impaired Drivers
Seatbelt/Child Restraint Violations
Moving Violations
Unsafe Equipment (Cars/Trucks)
Reckless/Aggressive Drivers
Distracted Drivers
Other
6. Do you wear your seatbelt?
Always
Usually
Sometimes
Seldom
Never
Don't have seatbelts in/on my vehicle
7. Do you believe all occupants of vehicles should be required to wear seatbelts?
Yes
No
8. Do you believe all children under the age of 17 should be required to wear seatbelts?
Yes
No
If you answered NO, at what age should mandatory use by children be set?
9. Generally, how safe do you feel living in Louisiana?
Very safe
Somewhat safe
Safe
Somewhat unsafe
Very unsafe
Unsure
10. Generally, how safe do you feel traveling on Louisiana roadways?
Very safe
Somewhat safe
Safe
Somewhat unsafe
Very unsafe
Unsure
11. Do you believe the Louisiana State Police is doing all it can to keep Louisiana roadways safe?
Yes
No
12. Are you satisfied with the Louisiana State Police in the area of traffic safety enforcement?
Satisfied
Unsatisfied
13. Are you satisfied with the Louisiana State Police as a law enforcement agency?
Satisfied
Unsatisfied
14. How often do you see Louisiana State Troopers patrolling in your area?
Daily
Weekly
Monthly
Less than monthly
Never
15. Do you feel the Louisiana State Police does enough to educate the public about the services it provides? (Examples are public service announcements, brochures, etc.)
Yes
No
16. Do you feel that overall Troopers are:
Courteous?
Professional?
Fair?
17. Please feel free to write any comments you have.

COMPLETION OF REMAINING SURVEY IS OPTIONAL, BUT WOULD BE HELPFUL.
1. Gender:
Male Female
2. Age:
15-16 17-18 19-24 25-34
35-44 45-54 55-64 65 and over
3. Race/ethnic background:
White, not Hispanic Hispanic Asian/Pacific Islander
African American Native American Other
4. Education:
Up to 12 years High school diploma/GED Some college
Four year college degree Post graduate degree Other
5. State of Residence:
6. Parish of Residence (Louisiana residents only):