Lansing Survey Questions
Please complete this survey to provide your input that will be considered by the City of Lansing and individuals assisting the City in developing a Racial Justice and Equity Plan and assessing police reforms, see our link  https://www.lansingmi.gov/MRJEA
                                   Mayor Andy Schor's Racial Justice and Equity Alliance (MRJEA)
How are you affiliated with Lansing, Michigan *
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If you live in Lansing, where?
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What is your Race/Ethnicity? Check all that apply. *
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What is your gender? *
What is your sexual orientation? *
What is your age/generation? *
Are you an immigrant? *
How many people live in your household? *
Are you employed? *
If you are employed, please select one of the following:
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Where do you currently work? Check all that apply.
Please check all industries below that describe your workplace:
Number of people employed by your workplace (non profit or for profit company, organization or firm): *
If unemployed, are you:
What is your income level? *
Do you own or rent a home? *
What is your highest level of education? *
Key terms used:
Equity: Fairness or justice in the way people are treated; fairness achieved through systematically assessing and addressing disparities in opportunities and outcomes.

People of Color: “People of African descent, people of Asian descent, people of Latin American descent, and indigenous peoples.  Many people refer to these groups collectively as non-Whites although this term is problematic because it defines groups of people in terms of what they are not.” From Why Are All the Black Kids Sitting Together in the Cafeteria? by Beverly Daniel Tatum, Basic Books, 1997.

Racism: “Racism is different from racial prejudice, hatred or discrimination. Racism involves having the power to carry out systematic discriminatory practices against people of color through the major institutions of our society.” From What Curriculum Leaders Can Do About Racism, by Delmo Della-Dora, New Detroit, Inc. 1970.

                                            Questions refer to the Lansing Police Department (LPD)                                
Have you been a victim of crime? *
How do you perceive crime in Lansing? *
Do you believe that community disorder and crime impact your quality of life? *
Have you taken steps to protect yourself or your family from crime? *
If you have taken steps to protect your family, how you have done so, check all that apply?
Are you satisfied with the performance of Lansing Police Officers? *
Are you in favor of community policing (officers being assigned to a specific community)? *
If you have been stopped by a Lansing police officer in the past year, did s/he treat you fairly? *
Do you believe that Lansing Police Officers treat people differently because of their race (racism)? *
What can the Lansing Police Department do to achieve equity?  Select all that apply. *
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What are your ideas for improving the police – community relationship and achieving equity in policing?  (Select all that apply) *
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Do you agree with the police policy that was recently announced by Mayor Schor and Chief Green that changed the LPD Traffic Stop Policy (this change eliminates some stops for defective equipment)?
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Do you agree with the police policy that was recently announced by Mayor Schor and Chief Green that prohibits "No-Knock" search warrants (allows law enforcement to enter a property without immediate prior notification of the residents, such as by knocking or ringing a doorbell)?
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Would you like to see more police reforms?
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Do you support changes to the police budget to fund other forms of community partnerships with social workers, mental health professionals, and other trained professionals to address calls for service that don't involve crime?
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Lansing Environment
Do you feel comfortable visiting, living or working in Lansing?
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Regardless of whether you work for the City of Lansing, do you believe that the City of Lansing hires and supports people of color to work at all levels in the City of Lansing?
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If you do not work for the City of Lansing, do you believe that your Lansing-based workplace hires and supports people of color to work at all levels?
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How many African Americans or people of color in your Lansing-based workplace serve in leadership/management roles?
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Over the past 2 years, have you resigned or been forced out of a job because of your race?
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To your knowledge, does your workplace have a diversity and inclusion office or a person who serves in that role?
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In your view, does your workplace effectively address reported issues of racism?
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Do you believe racism is a problem Lansing?
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Is racism a problem in Lansing in the area of Arts and Culture?
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Is racism a problem in Lansing in the area of Education?
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Is racism a problem in Lansing in the area of Health/Healthcare?
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Is racism a problem in Lansing in the area of Housing?
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Is racism a problem in Lansing in the area of Jobs & Economic Development?
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Is racism a problem in Lansing in the area of Public Safety?
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Is racism a problem in Lansing in the area of Neighborhoods/Communities?
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If you believe that racism is a problem in either of the sectors identified above (Arts and Culture, Education, Health/Healthcare, Housing, Jobs & Economic Development, Public Safety and Neighborhoods/Communities), what suggestions do you have to change that dynamic in order to achieve equity for all citizens in Lansing?
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