City Services Satisfaction Survey 2003 City Services Satisfaction Survey | Page 28

Awareness Of Community Policing Efforts – Trend
Dec. 2000
Dec. 2001
Nov. 2002
NA
NA
On Bike Patrols*
47
50
49
Inv. With Children Through Rec. or School
45
45
44
45
Talking With Residents
40
40
40
Attending Community Events
33
34
32
Facilitating Crime Watches/Nights Out
NA
NA
On Foot Patrols*
27
21
25
25
Addressing Quality of Life Offenses
21
22
24
Talking With Business Owners
27
22
20
Ø
Attending Community Meetings
0
20
Percent
40
60
Question: “In the past 12 months, have you seen or were you aware of Arlington police officers performing any of the
following activities?”
Base: Total respondents. (2000 n=500; 2001 n=502; 2002 n=500)
* Note: Measures for “On Bike Patrols” and “On Foot Patrols” began in 2002.
Statistical Note: A single-line “up” arrow (↑) indicates a significant increase and a single-line “down” arrow (↓)
indicates a significant decrease from 2001. A block “up” arrow (×) indicates a significant increase and a
block “down” arrow (Ø) indicates a significant decrease from 2000 (i.e., difference significant at or above
the 95% confidence level.)
Decision Analyst, Inc.
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