2018 PPCS QUESTIONNAIRE
INTRO_1 Now, I would like to ask some questions about any contacts you may have had with the police. We estimate these questions will take between 3 to 10 minutes depending on your circumstances. The U.S. Census Bureau is required by law to keep your information confidential.
INTRO_2 This next set of questions focuses on any times you may have contacted the police or the police initiated contact with you. The term “police” refers to any law enforcement officer.
Most questions that I will be asking refer to a specific time period. During this interview, the time period is for the past twelve months, that is, from {date fill} to today.
1. RPT_CRIME With these next questions, I’m going to ask you about 5 types of reasons why you may have contacted the police in the past 12 months. If you contacted the police on multiple occasions, you can say yes to more than one reason, but please choose the reason that best fits why you contacted the police on each occasion.
1a. Have you reported any kind of crime, disturbance, or suspicious activity to the police in the past 12 months?
1=Yes
2=No (Skip to 1b)
1a1. RPT_CRIME_TIMES How many times did this happen during the past 12 months?
If 1 Skip to 1a2
If > 1 Skip to 1a3
1a2. RPT_CRIME_FACE Was this contact a face-to-face (in person) interaction with police?
1=Yes
2=No (All responses skip to 1b)
1a3. RPT_CRIME_FACENUM How many of these contacts were face-to-face (in person) interactions with police?
Skip to 1b
HARD EDIT CHECK; If 1a3>1a1
You have reported more face-to-face interactions than times you reported any kind of crime, disturbance, or suspicious activity. Please review entries.
1b. RPT_NONCRIME The last question asked about reporting crimes or suspicious activity. Have you reported an EMERGENCY that was NOT a crime to the police? These could include medical emergencies, or a traffic accident that you witnessed but were not involved in.
1=Yes
2=No (Skip to 1c)
1b1. RPT_NONCRIME_TIMES How many times did this happen during the past 12 months?
If 1 Skip to 1b2
If > 1 Skip to 1b3
1b2. RPT_NONCRIME_FACE Was this contact a face-to-face (in person) interaction with police?
1=Yes
2=No (All responses skip to 1c)
1b3. RPT_NONCRIME_FACENUM How many of these contacts were face-to-face (in person) interactions with police?
Skip to 1c
HARD EDIT CHECK; If 1b3>1b1
You have reported more face-to-face interactions than times you reported an emergency that was not a crime. Please review entries.
1c. RPT_NONEMERG In the past 12 months, have you contacted or approached police for NON-EMERGENCY assistance such as asking directions, custody enforcement, court orders, or any other non-emergency situation?
1=Yes
2=No (Skip to 1d)
1c1. RPT_NONEMERG_TIMES How many times did this happen during the past 12 months?
If 1 Skip to 1c2
If > 1 Skip to 1c3
1c2. RPT_NONEMERG_FACE Was this contact a face-to-face (in person) interaction with police?
1=Yes
2=No (All responses skip to 1d)
1c3. RPT_NONEMERG_FACENUM How many of these contacts were face-to-face (in person) interactions with police?
Skip to 1d
HARD EDIT CHECK; If 1c3>1c1
You have reported more face-to-face interactions than times you contacted or approached police for non-emergency assistance. Please review entries.
1d. BLK_WATCH In the past 12 months, have you participated in an organized neighborhood watch or other anti-crime programs WITH police?
FR Note: Neighborhood watch also refers to block watch or community watch programs.
1=Yes
2=No (Skip to 1e)
1d1. BLK_WATCH_TIMES How many times did you participate in an organized neighborhood watch program with police during the past 12 months?
If 1 Skip to 1d2
If > 1 Skip to 1d3
1d2. BLK_WATCH_FACE Was this contact a face-to-face (in person) interaction with police?
1=Yes
2=No (All responses skip to 1e)
1d3. BLK_WATCH_FACENUM How many of these contacts were face-to-face (in person) interactions with police?
Skip to 1e
HARD EDIT CHECK; If 1d3>1d1
You have reported more face-to-face interactions than times you reported participating in an organized neighborhood watch program. Please review entries.
1e. TRAFF_ACCID In the past 12 months, have you been involved in a traffic accident in which the police came to the scene?
1=Yes
2=No (Skip to 2)
1e1. TRAFF_ACCID_TIMES How many times did this happen during the past 12 months?
____________
1e2. TRAFF_ACCID_ARREST During [this contact/any of these contacts], were you arrested?
1=Yes
2=No (All responses skip to 2)
2. USUALLY_DRIVE Before continuing with additional questions about contacts you may have had with the police, I would like to find out how often you usually drove in the past 12 months. Did you drive…
1=Every day or almost every day?
2=A few days a week?
3=A few days a month?
4=A few times a year?
5=Never?
STOP_MV Now I’m going to ask you about 4 types of reasons why the police may have initiated contact with you in the past 12 months. If the police initiated contact with you on multiple occasions, you can say yes to more than one reason, but please choose the reason that best fits why police initiated contact with you on each occasion.
1f. Have you been pulled over by the police while driving a motor vehicle, NOT including any driving violations captured by camera and ticketed by mail?
1=Yes
2=No (Skip to 1g)
HARD EDIT CHECK; If 2=5 and 1f=1
You have reported that you never drove in the past 12 months but have been pulled over by the police while driving in the past 12 months. Please review entries.
1f1. STOP_MV_TIMES How many times did this happen during the past 12 months?
_________
1f2. STOP_MV_ARREST During [this contact/any of these contacts], were you arrested?
1=Yes
2=No (All responses skip to 1g)
1g. STOP_PASS_MV Have you been riding in a motor vehicle that was pulled over by police while someone else was driving?
1=Yes
2=No (Skip to 1h)
1g1. STOP_PASS_MV_TIMES How many times did this happen during the past 12 months?
_________
1g2. STOP_PASS_MV_ARREST During [this contact/any of these contacts], were you arrested?
1=Yes
2=No (All responses skip to 1h)
1h. STOP_PUBLIC In the past 12 months, have you been stopped by the police while standing, walking, or sitting in a public place or sitting in a parked vehicle? This could include being stopped because the police were looking for information, were asking about a crime or disturbance, suspected you of something, or if they stopped you for some other reason.
1=Yes
2=No (Skip to 1i)
1h1. STOP_PUBLIC_TIMES How many times did this happen during the past 12 months?
_________
1h2. STOP_PUBLIC_ARREST During [this contact/any of these contacts], were you arrested?
1=Yes
2=No (All responses skip to 1i)
1i. ARRESTED In the past 12 months, have you been arrested during any contact with the police that you have not told me about yet?
1=Yes
2=No
1j. CONTACT_OTH_REAS Other than what you have already told me about, in the past 12 months, have you contacted the police or did the police initiate contact with you for any other reason?
1=Yes
2=No (Skip to Check Item B)
1j1. CONTACT_OTH_REAS_TIMES How many times did this happen during the past 12 months?
_______
1k. SOUGHT_HELP [Was this contact/Were any of these contacts] initiated by you?
1=Yes (If 1j1 > 1, skip to 1kl. Else, skip to 1k2)
2=No (Skip to 1l)
1k1. SOUGHT_HELP_TIMES How many?
If 1 Skip to 1k2
If > 1 Skip to 1k3
1k2. SOUGHT_HELP_FACE Was this contact a face-to-face (in person) interaction with police?
1=Yes
2=No (All responses skip to 1k4)
1k3. SOUGHT_HELP_FACENUM Of those {fill with number from 1k1} contacts, how many were face-to-face (in person) interactions with police?
________
HARD EDIT CHECK; If 1k3>1k1
You have reported more face-to-face interactions with police than times you reported initiating contact with police. Please review entries.
1k4. SOUGHT_HELP_SP {(fill if 1k1>1) Thinking only of the most recent contact,} can you tell me about what happened?
________
CHECK ITEM A
(If 1j1 = 1 and 1k = yes) or (if 1j1=1k1), skip to CHECK ITEM B
All other responses, Go to 1l
1l. APPROACHED_BY_POL [Was this contact/Were any of these contacts/Were any of the other contacts] initiated by the police?
1=Yes
2=No (Skip to CHECK ITEM B)
1l1. APPROACHED_BY_POL_TIMES How many?
_________
1l2. APPROACHED_BY_POL_SP {(fill if 1l1>1) Thinking only of the most recent contact,} can you tell me about what happened when the police initiated contact with you?
_________
CHECK ITEM B
How many times did the respondent answer ‘Yes’ to 1a-i, k, l?
None (Skip to END INTERVIEW)
One (Skip to CHECK ITEM B1)
More than one (Skip to VERIFICATION)
If more than one of the following equal 1: 1a, 1b, 1c, 1d, 1e, 1f, 1g, 1h, 1i, 1k, 1l
V1. V_CORRECT You mentioned having several contacts with the police in the past 12 months. I am going to read you a list of what I have recorded to make sure everything is correct. Each contact should only be counted once. You said you had the following contacts with the police,
(If 1a=1, display) You reported a crime, disturbance, or suspicious activity to the police, # of times
(If 1b=1, display) You reported an emergency that was not a crime to the police, # of times
(If 1c=1, display) You contacted or approached the police for non-emergency assistance, # of times
(If 1d=1, display) You participated in a neighborhood watch WITH police, # of times
(If 1e=1, display) You were involved in a traffic accident in which the police came to the scene, # of times
(If 1f=1, display) You were stopped by the police while driving a motor vehicle, # of times
(If 1g=1, display) You were riding in a motor vehicle that was stopped by the police, # of times
(If 1h=1, display) You were stopped by the police in a public place, but not while driving or riding in a vehicle, # of times
(If 1i=1, display) You were arrested during a contact with police not previously mentioned
(If 1k=1, display) You initiated contact with the police for something else not already mentioned, # of times
(If 1l=1, display) The police initiated contact with you for something else not already mentioned, # of times
Is everything that I have correct?
Yes (Goto 3)
No (Goto V2)
V2. V_NOT_CORRECT What is not correct? (Mark all)
(If 1a=1, display) You reported a crime, disturbance, or suspicious activity to the police, # of times
(If 1b=1, display) You reported an emergency that was not a crime to the police, # of times
(If 1c=1, display) You contacted or approached the police for non-emergency assistance, # of times
(If 1d=1, display) You participated in a neighborhood watch WITH police, # of times
(If 1e=1, display) You were involved in a traffic accident in which the police came to the scene, # of times
(If 1f=1, display) You were stopped by the police while driving a motor vehicle, # of times
(If 1g=1, display) You were riding in a motor vehicle that was stopped by the police, # of times
(If 1h=1, display) You were stopped by the police in a public place, but not while driving or riding in a vehicle, # of times
(If 1i=1, display) You were arrested during a contact with police not previously mentioned
(If 1k=1, display) You initiated contact with the police for something else not already mentioned, # of times
(If 1l=1, display) The police initiated contact with you for something else not already mentioned, # of times
1. Number of times for a type of contact (Goto V3)
2. Need to remove/unduplicate a type of contact (Goto V4)
3. Need to add a contact (Goto V5)
4. Something else (Goto V6)
V3. V_WRONG_TIMES Which contact or contacts have the wrong number of times reported? (Mark all)
(If 1a=1, display) You reported a crime, disturbance, or suspicious activity to the police, # of times (Goto V1a1)
(If 1b=1, display) You reported an emergency that was not a crime to the police, # of times (Goto V1b1)
(If 1c=1, display) You contacted or approached the police for non-emergency assistance, # of times (Goto V1c1)
(If 1d=1, display) You participated in a neighborhood watch WITH police # of times, # of times (Goto V1d1)
(If 1e=1, display) You were involved in a traffic accident in which the police came to the scene, # of times (Goto V1e1)
(If 1f=1, display) You were stopped by the police while driving a motor vehicle, # of times (Goto V1f1)
(If 1g=1, display) You were riding in a motor vehicle that was stopped by the police, # of times (Goto V1g1)
(If 1h=1, display) You were stopped by the police in a public place, but not while driving or riding in a vehicle, # of times (Goto V1h1)
(If 1k=1, display) You initiated contact with the police for something else not already mentioned, # of times (Goto V1k1)
(If 1l=1, display) The police initiated contact with you for something else not already mentioned, # of times (Goto V1l1)
V1a1. VS_RPT_CRIME_TIMES How many times did report an emergency that was not a crime to police during the past 12 months?
If 1 Skip to V1a2
If > 1 Skip to V1a3
V1a2. VS_RPT_CRIME_FACE Was this contact a face-to-face (in person) interaction with police?
1=Yes
2=No
If other contact type reported in V3, go to the corresponding V1 screen.
If no other contact type reported in V3, go to Check Item Va.
V1a3. VS_RPT_CRIME_FACENUM How many of these contacts were face-to-face (in person) interactions with police?
If V1a3>V1a1, go to hard edit.
If other contact type reported in V3, go to the corresponding V1 screen.
If no other contact type reported in V3, go to Check Item Va.
HARD EDIT CHECK; If V1a3>V1a1
You have reported more face-to-face interactions than times you reported any kind of crime, disturbance, or suspicious activity. Please review entries.
V1b1. VS_RPT_NONCRIME_TIMES How many times did you report an emergency that was not a crime during the past 12 months?
If 1 Skip to V1b2
If > 1 Skip to V1b3
V1b2. VS_RPT_NONCRIME_FACE Was this contact a face-to-face (in person) interaction with police?
1=Yes
2=No
If other contact type reported in V3, go to the corresponding V1 screen.
If no other contact type reported in V3, go to Check Item Va.
V1b3. VS_RPT_NONCRIME_FACENUM How many of these contacts were face-to-face (in person) interactions with police?
If V1b3>V1a1, go to hard edit.
If other contact type reported in V3, go to the corresponding V1 screen.
If no other contact type reported in V3, go to Check Item Va.
HARD EDIT CHECK; If V1b3>V1b1
You have reported more face-to-face interactions than times you reported an emergency that was not a crime. Please review entries.
V1c1. VS_RPT_NONEMERG_TIMES How many times did you contact or approach the police for non-emergency assistance during the past 12 months?
If 1 Skip to V1c2
If > 1 Skip to V1c3
V1c2. VS_RPT_NONEMERG_FACE Was this contact a face-to-face (in person) interaction with police?
1=Yes
2=No
If other contact type reported in V3, go to the corresponding V1 screen.
If no other contact type reported in V3, go to Check Item Va.
V1c3. VS_RPT_NONEMERG_FACENUM How many of these contacts were face-to-face (in person) interactions with police?
If V1c3>V1c1, go to hard edit check.
If other contact type reported in V3, go to the corresponding V1 screen.
If no other contact type reported in V3, go to Check Item Va.
HARD EDIT CHECK; If V1c3>V1c1
You have reported more face-to-face interactions than times you contacted or approached police for non-emergency assistance. Please review entries.
V1d1. VS_BLK_WATCH_TIMES How many times did you participate in a neighborhood watch with police during the past 12 months?
If 1 Skip to V1d2
If > 1 Skip to V1d3
V1d2. VS_BLK_WATCH_FACE Was this contact a face-to-face (in person) interaction with police?
1=Yes
2=No
If other contact type reported in V3, go to the corresponding V1 screen.
If no other contact type reported in V3, go to Check Item Va.
V1d3. VS_BLK_WATCH_FACENUM How many of these contacts were face-to-face (in person) interactions with police?
If V1d3>V1d1, go to hard edit.
If other contact type reported in V3, go to the corresponding V1 screen.
If no other contact type reported in V3, go to Check Item Va.
HARD EDIT CHECK; If V1d3>V1d1
You have reported more face-to-face interactions than times you reported participating in an organized neighborhood watch program. Please review entries.
V1e1. VS_TRAFF_ACCID_TIMES How many times were you involved in a traffic accident in which police came to the scene during the past 12 months?
____________
V1e2. VS_TRAFF_ACCID_ARREST During [this contact/any of these contacts], were you arrested?
1=Yes
2=No
If other contact type reported in V3, go to the corresponding V1 screen.
If no other contact type reported in V3, go to Check Item Va.
V1f1. VS_STOP_MV_TIMES How many times were you stopped by the police while driving a motor vehicle during the past 12 months?
_________
V1f2. VS_STOP_MV_ARREST During [this contact/any of these contacts], were you arrested?
1=Yes
2=No
If other contact type reported in V3, go to the corresponding V1 screen.
If no other contact type reported in V3, go to Check Item Va.
V1g1. VS_STOP_PASS_MV_TIMES How many times were you riding in a motor vehicle that was stopped by the police during the past 12 months?
_________
V1g2. VS_STOP_PASS_MV_ARREST During [this contact/any of these contacts], were you arrested?
1=Yes
2=No
If other contact type reported in V3, go to the corresponding V1 screen.
If no other contact type reported in V3, go to Check Item Va.
V1h1. VS_STOP_PUBLIC_TIMES How many times were you stopped by the police in a public place, but not while driving or riding in a vehicle, during the past 12 months?
_________
V1h2. VS_STOP_PUBLIC_ARREST During [this contact/any of these contacts], were you arrested?
1=Yes
2=No
If other contact type reported in V3, go to the corresponding V1 screen.
If no other contact type reported in V3, go to Check Item Va.
V1k1. VS_SOUGHT_HELP_TIMES How many times did you initiate contact with the police for something else not already mentioned?
If 1 Skip to V1k2
If > 1 Skip to V1k3
V1k2. VS_SOUGHT_HELP_FACE Was this contact a face-to-face (in person) interaction with police?
1=Yes
2=No (All responses skip to V1k4)
V1k3. VS_SOUGHT_HELP_FACENUM How many were face-to-face (in person) interactions with police?
________ (Goto V1k4)
V1k4. VS_SOUGHT_HELP_SP {(fill if 1k1>1) Thinking only of the most recent contact,} can you tell me about what happened?
________
If other contact type reported in V3, go to the corresponding V1 screen.
If no other contact type reported in V3, go to Check Item Va.
V1l1. VS_APPROACHED_BY_POL_TIMES How many times did the police initiate contact with you for something else not already mentioned?
_________
V1l2. VS_APPROACHED_BY_POL_SP {(fill if 1l1>1) Thinking only of the most recent contact,} can you tell me about what happened when the police initiated contact with you?
_________
CHECK ITEM Va
If V2=2, go to V4.
If V2=3, go to V5.
If V2=4, go to V6.
Else, go to V1.
V4. V_REMOVE Which type of contact or contacts do you need to remove? (Mark all)
(If 1a=1, display) You reported a crime, disturbance, or suspicious activity to the police
(If 1b=1, display) You reported an emergency that was not a crime to the police
(If 1c=1, display) You contacted or approached the police for non-emergency assistance
(If 1d=1, display) You participated in a neighborhood watch WITH police
(If 1e=1, display) You were involved in a traffic accident in which the police came to the scene
(If 1f=1, display) You were stopped by the police while driving a motor vehicle
(If 1g=1, display) You were iding in a motor vehicle that was stopped by the police
(If 1h=1, display) You were stopped by the police in a public place, but not while driving or riding in a vehicle
(If 1i=1, display) You were arrested during a contact with police not previously mentioned
(If 1k=1, display) You initiated contact with the police for something else not already mentioned
(If 1l=1, display) The police initiated contact with you for something else not already mentioned
CHECK ITEM Vb
If V2=3, go to V5.
If V2=4, go to V6.
If multiple contacts reported, go to V1
Else, go to the appropriate INTRO screen.
V5. V_ADD What type of contact or contacts do you need to add? (Only display ones that haven’t been reported)
(If 1a=2, display) You reported a crime, disturbance, or suspicious activity to the police (Goto V1a1)
(If 1b=2, display) You reported an emergency that was not a crime to the police (Goto V1b1)
(If 1c=2, display) You contacted or approached the police for non-emergency assistance (Goto V1c1)
(If 1d=2, display) You participated in a neighborhood watch WITH police (Goto V1d1)
(If 1e=2, display) You were involved in a traffic accident in which the police came to the scene (Goto V1e1)
(If 1f=2, display) You were stopped by the police while driving a motor vehicle (Goto V1f1)
(If 1g=2, display) You were riding in a motor vehicle that was stopped by the police (Goto V1g1)
(If 1h=2, display) You were stopped by the police in a public place, but not while driving or riding in a vehicle (Goto V1h1)
(If 1i=2, display) You were arrested during a contact with police not previously mentioned (Goto Check Item Vc)
(If 1k=2, display) You initiated contact with the police for something else not already mentioned (Goto V1k1)
((If 1l=2, display) The police initiated contact with you for something else not already mentioned (Goto V1l1)
CHECK ITEM Vc
If V2=4, go to V6.
If multiple contacts reported, go to V1
Else, go to the appropriate INTRO screen.
V6. V_ELSE_SP What is not correct?
______________
CHECK ITEM Vd
If multiple contacts reported, go to V1
Else, go to the SQ_MULT_CONTACTS_WPOL.
CHECK ITEM B1:
If 1a = Yes, Skip to Section B, VOLUNTARY INTRO
If 1b = Yes, Skip to Section B, VOLUNTARY INTRO
If 1c = Yes, Skip to Section B, VOLUNTARY INTRO
If 1d = Yes, Skip to Section B, VOLUNTARY INTRO
If 1e = Yes, Skip to Section B, ACCIDENT/OTHER INVOLUNTARY CONTACT INTRO
If 1f = Yes, Skip to Section B, TRAFFIC STOP DRIVER INTRO
If 1g = Yes, Skip to Section B, TRAFFIC STOP PASSENGER INTRO
If 1h = Yes, Skip to Section B, STREET STOP INTRO
If 1i = Yes, Skip to Section B, ARRESTED INTRO
If 1k = Yes, Skip to Section B, VOLUNTARY INTRO
If 1l = Yes, Skip to Section B, ACCIDENT/OTHER INVOLUNTARY CONTACT INTRO
3. SQ_MULT_CONTACTS_WPOL We just talked about several contacts with the police. Which of these was the most recent?
1=You reported a crime, disturbance, or suspicious activity to the police
2=You reported an emergency that was not a crime to the police
3=You contacted or approached the police for non-emergency assistance
4=You participated in a neighborhood watch WITH police
5=You were involved in a traffic accident in which the police came to the scene
6=You were stopped by the police while driving a motor vehicle
7=You were riding in a motor vehicle that was stopped by the police
8=You were stopped by the police in a public place, but not while driving or riding in a vehicle
9=You were arrested during a contact with police not previously mentioned
10=You initiated contact with the police for something else not already mentioned
11=The police initiated contact with you for something else not already mentioned
CHECK ITEM B2: What was the most recent contact the respondent reported?
If 3=1. Skip to Section B INTRO 1a, then read VOLUNTARY INTRO
If 3=2. Skip to Section B INTRO 1a, then read VOLUNTARY INTRO
If 3=3. Skip to Section B INTRO 1a, then read VOLUNTARY INTRO
If 3=4. Skip to Section B INTRO 1a, then read VOLUNTARY INTRO
If 3=5. Skip to Section B INTRO 1a, then read ACCIDENT/OTHER INVOLUNTARY CONTACT INTRO
If 3=6. Skip to Section B INTRO 1a, then read TRAFFIC STOP DRIVER INTRO
If 3=7. Skip to Section B INTRO 1a, then read TRAFFIC STOP PASSENGER INTRO
If 3=8. Skip to Section B INTRO 1a, then read STREET STOP INTRO
If 3=9. Skip to Section B INTRO 1a, then read ARRESTED INTRO
If 3=10. Skip to Section B INTRO 1a, then read VOLUNTARY INTRO
If 3=11, Skip to Section B INTRO 1a, then read ACCIDENT/OTHER INVOLUNTARY CONTACT INTRO
READ INTRO 1A ONLY IF MORE THAN ONE CONTACT WAS REPORTED IN 1, OR IF MORE THAN ONE OF THE SAME CONTACT WAS REPORTED IN 1a-1l.
INTRO 1a (If more than 1 contact or type of contact was reported): For the remainder of the interview, unless I say otherwise, please tell me ONLY about the MOST RECENT contact you had with the police.
STREET INTRO (If B1=h or 3=8): Now, I’m going to ask you some questions about the nature of the contact and the officer or officers who stopped you when you were in a public place but not driving or riding in a vehicle.
TRAFFIC STOP DRIVER INTRO (If B1=f or 3=6): Now, I’m going to ask you some questions about the nature of the stop, the officer or officers who stopped you, and about why you were stopped while driving a motor vehicle.
TRAFFIC STOP PASSENGER INTRO (If B1=g or 3=7): Now, I’m going to ask you some questions about the nature of and reason for the stop, and about the officer or officers who pulled over the vehicle you were riding in.
ACCIDENT/OTHER INVOLUNTARY INTRO (If B1=e or k, or, 3=5 or 11): Now I’m going to ask you some questions about your interaction with police during this contact.
ARRESTED INTRO (If B1=i or 3=9): Now I’m going to ask you some questions about your interactions with police in which you were arrested.
VOLUNTARY INTRO (If B1=a, b, c, j or 3=1, 2, 3, 10): Now I’m going to ask you some questions about the time you contacted the police.
BLOCK WATCH INTRO (If B1=d or 3=4): Now I’m going to ask you some questions about the time you participated in an organized neighborhood watch.
3a. CONTACT_MONTH During what month and year did that contact occur?
Encourage respondent to give exact month.
Reference period: ^BEGREFMOPPCS 2017 through ^ENDREFMOPPCS 2018
1=January
2=February
3=March
4=April
5=May
6=June
7=July
8=August
9=September
10=October
11=November
12=December
96= Outside the reference period
97=Don’t know exact month within reference period
SOFT EDIT CHECK; 3a=96
Verify with respondent that the date is outside the 12 month reference period.
3b. CONTACT_YEAR Did you mean [MONTH] 2017, or [MONTH] 2018?
1=2017
2=2018
CHECK ITEM B2a:
If most recent contact was block watch (B1=d or 3=4), then skip to Check Item B3. Else, go to 4.
4. CONTACT_TIME About what time of day did this contact occur?
[If R says “during the day,”] Would you say it occurred between 6am and 12 noon, or between 12 noon and 6pm?
[If R says “at night,”] Would you say it occurred between 6pm and 12 midnight, or between 12 midnight and 6am?
During day
1=After 6am – 12 noon
2=After 12 noon – 6pm
3=Don’t know what time of day
At night
4=After 6pm – 12 midnight
5=After 12 midnight – 6am
6=Don’t know what time of night
OR
7=Don’t know whether day or night
5. CONTACT_LENGTH About how many minutes would you say this contact lasted?
FR note: If respondent is unsure, ask for best estimate.
11=1-5 minutes
12=6-10 minutes
13=11-15 minutes
14=16-20 minutes
15=21-30 minutes
16=31-45 minutes
17=46-60 minutes (more than 45 minutes to an hour)
18=61-90 minutes (more than an hour to 1 1/2 hours)
19=91-120 minutes (more than 1 1/2 hours to 2 hours)
20=More than 120 minutes (more than 2 hours)
6. CONTACT_APPROP_AMOUNT Would you say the police spent an appropriate amount of time with you?
[If R says “no”] Would you say the police spent too much time or too little time with you?
1=Yes
2=No, too much time
3=No, too little time
4=Don’t know
CHECK ITEM B3: What was the only or most recent contact the respondent reported?
If CHECK ITEM B1 or B2 = a. Skip to Section G. OUTCOME OF VOLUNTARY CONTACTS
If CHECK ITEM B1 or B2 = b. Skip to Section G. OUTCOME OF VOLUNTARY CONTACTS
If CHECK ITEM B1 or B2 = c. Skip to Section G. OUTCOME OF VOLUNTARY CONTACTS
If CHECK ITEM B1 or B2 = d. Skip to Check Item K
If CHECK ITEM B1 or B2 = e. Skip to 27 in Section F. OUTCOME OF STOP
If CHECK ITEM B1 or B2 = f. Skip to Section D. CHARACTERISTICS OF TRAFFIC STOP
If CHECK ITEM B1 or B2 = g. Skip to 13 in Section D. CHARACTERISTICS OF TRAFFIC STOP
If CHECK ITEM B1 or B2 = h. Skip to Section C. CHARACTERISTICS OF STREET STOP
If CHECK ITEM B1 or B2 = i. Skip to ARREST INTRO 1 in Section F. OUTCOME OF STOP
If CHECK ITEM B1 or B2 = j. Skip to Section G. OUTCOME OF VOLUNTARY CONTACTS
If CHECK ITEM B1 or B2 = k, Skip to 27 in Section F. OUTCOME OF STOP
7. STRT_OTHERS_PRESENT Was anyone else with you at the time of the stop? Please remember to include babies or small children.
1=Yes
2=No (Skip to 9)
8. STRT_NUM_PRESENT How many other people were with you at the time of the stop?
________ number of persons
9. STRT_REASON_STOP Did the police give a reason for stopping you?
1=Yes
2=No (Skip to 11)
STRT_REASON_SUSPECT With this next question, I’m going to read a list of [[if 7=2, fill “6”; if 7 ne 2, fill “8”] possible reasons that an officer may have given for stopping you. You can say yes to more than one reason but please choose ones that best fit the reason or reasons the officer(s) gave you during your most recent contact with police.
Did the police…
10a. say they suspected you of something?
1=Yes
2=No
10b. STRT_REASON_MTCH_DESCRIP say you matched the description of someone they were looking for?
1=Yes
2=No
STRT_REASON_SEEK_INFO Were the police...
10c. seeking information about another person?
1=Yes
2=No
10d. STRT_REASON_INVSTGT_CRIME investigating a crime?
1=Yes
2=No
10e. STRT_REASON_PROVD_ASSIST providing a service or assistance to you?
1=Yes
2=No
CHECK ITEM C: Was the respondent alone at the time of the stop?
If Yes, Skip to 10h (7 = NO)
If No, Go to 10f (7 = YES)
10f. STRT_REASON_OTH_MATCH_DES Did someone you were with match the description of someone the police were looking for?
1=Yes
2=No
10g. STRT_REASON_OTH_SUSPECT Was someone you were with suspected of something?
1=Yes
2=No
10h. STRT_REASON_OTHER Was there some other reason?
1=Yes (Go to STRT_REASON_OTHER_SPEC)
2=No
STRT_REASON_OTHER_SPEC 10h_specify. What was the other reason?
_______________
11. STRT_STOP_WARRANTED Would you say the police had a legitimate reason for stopping you?
1=Yes
2=No
3=Don’t Know (All responses skip to 17 (Officer Characteristics))
12. TRFC_OTHERS_IN_CAR Was anyone else in the vehicle with you at the time of the traffic stop? Please remember to include babies and small children.
1=Yes
2=No (Skip to 14)
13. TRFC_NUM_IN_CAR How many people OTHER than you were in the vehicle at the time of the traffic stop? [read if passenger (CHECK ITEM B1 or 3=7): Please remember to include the driver, babies and small children.]
_________ number of persons
14. TRFSTP_REASON_STOP Did the police give a reason for stopping the vehicle?
1=Yes
2=No (Skip to 16)
3=Don’t Know (Skip to 16)
TRFSTP_REASON_SPEED With this next question, I’m going to read a list of 11 possible reasons that an officer may have given for stopping you. You can say yes to more than one reason but please choose ones that best fit the reason or reasons the officer(s) gave you during your most recent contact with police.
15. Were you stopped for…
Speeding?
1=Yes
2=No
TRFSTP_REASON_RECKLESS Aggressive or reckless driving?
1=Yes
2=No
TRFSTP_REASON_DEFECT Vehicle defect like headlight or tail light out, window tinting, or obstructed plates?
1=Yes
2=No
TRFSTP_REASON_RECORD_CHK Issues with or check of driver’s license, license plate, or vehicle registration?
1=Yes
2=No
TRFSTP_REASON_ROADSIDE_CHK Roadside check for drunk drivers?
1=Yes
2=No
TRFSTP_REASON_SEATBELT Seatbelt violation?
1=Yes
2=No
TRFSTP_REASON_ILLEGAL_LANE Illegal turn or improper lane change?
1=Yes
2=No
TRFSTP_REASON_STOP_SIGN Stop sign or stop light violation?
1=Yes
2=No
TRFSTP_REASON_CELLPHONE Using a cell phone while driving, including talking or texting?
1=Yes
2=No
TRFSTP_REASON_INVESTIGATION Police conducting an investigation or suspicious activity?
1=Yes
2=No
TRFSTP_OTHER_REASON Some other reason?
1=Yes
2=No
TRFSTP_OTHER_REASON_SP [If 15k=1] What was the other reason?
___________
16. TRFSTP_STOP_WARRANTED Would you say the police had a legitimate reason for stopping you?
1=Yes
2=No
3=Don’t Know (All responses skip to 17 (Officer Characteristics))
17. OFFICERS_PRESENT_NUM How many officers were present at the beginning of the stop?
1=One officer
2=Two officers (Skip to 21)
3=More than two officers (Skip to 21)
4=Don’t know (Skip to OUTCOME INTRO)
18. OFFICER_SEX Was the police officer male or female?
1=Male
2=Female
3=Don’t Know
19. OFFICER_HISPANIC Was the police officer of Hispanic or Latino origin?
1=Yes
2=No
3=Don’t Know
20. OFFICER_RACE What race or races was the police officer? You may select more than one. Was the officer…
1=White?
2=Black or African American?
3=American Indian or Alaska Native?
4=Asian?
5=Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander?
6=Don’t know (All responses skip to OUTCOME INTRO)
21. OFFICERS_SEX Were the police officers male or female?
1=All male (Skip to 23)
2=All female (Skip to 23)
3=Both male and female (If 17=2, skip to 23, else, skip to 22)
4=Don’t know (skip to 23)
22. OFFICERS_SEX_MAJORITY Were most of the police officers male or female?
1=Most were male
2=Most were female
3=Evenly divided
4=Don’t know
23. OFFICERS_HISPANIC Was one or more of the police officers of Hispanic or Latino origin?
1=Yes
2=No (Skip to 25)
3=Don’t know (Skip to 25)
24. OFFICERS_HISPANIC_MAJORITY Were most of the officers Hispanic, non-Hispanic, or an equal number of Hispanic and non-Hispanic?
1=Most were Hispanic or Latino
2=Most were non-Hispanic
3=Equal number of Hispanic and non-Hispanic
4=Don’t know
25. OFFICERS_RACE What race or races were the officers? You may select more than one. Were they… (enter all that apply)
1=White?
2=Black or African American?
3=American Indian or Alaska Native?
4=Asian?
5=Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander?
6=Don’t know
CHECK ITEM D.
Is more than one box marked in 25?
If Yes, Ask 26
If No, Skip to OUTCOME INTRO
26. OFFICERS_RACE_MAJORITY What race were most of the officers? Were most of the officers…
1=White?
2=Black or African American?
3=American Indian or Alaska Native?
4=Asian?
5=Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander?
6=Equal number of each race
7=Don’t know (All responses go to OUTCOME INTRO)
OUTCOME INTRO (If street or traffic stop):
Now I’m going to ask you some questions about the outcome of your most recent stop and your interaction with police.
27. OUTCM_GIVEN_TICKET During this contact were you given a ticket? Please do not include any verbal or written warnings given to you by the police.
1=Yes
2=No (Skip to 29)
3=Don’t know (Skip to 29)
28. OUTCM_TICKET_REASON_SAME Were you ticketed for the same thing that you were stopped for, or for something different?
1=The same thing
2=Something different
29. OUTCM_VERBAL_WARNING Were you given…
a. a verbal warning?
1=Yes
2=No
3=Don’t know
b. OUTCM_WRITTEN_WARNING a written warning?
1=Yes
2=No
3=Don’t know
CHECK ITEM E:
STREET STOP PATH: Was the respondent involved in more than one street stop during the prior 12 months and was the respondent arrested during a street stop?
If Yes, skip to 30
If No, skip to 31
TRAFFIC STOP PATH: Was the respondent involved in more than one traffic stop during the prior 12 months and was the respondent arrested during a traffic stop?
If Yes, skip to 30
If No, skip to 31
ACCIDENT/OTHER INVOLUNTARY PATH: Was the respondent involved in more than one traffic accident during the prior 12 months and was the respondent arrested during contact involving a traffic accident?
If Yes, skip to 30
If No, skip to 31
30. OUTCM_ARRESTED You reported earlier that you were arrested during a contact with the police. Were you arrested during this most recent contact?
1=Yes
2=No
3=Don’t know
ARREST INTRO 1 (If CHECK ITEM B1 or B2 = I (3=9):
I’m going to ask you some questions about your interactions with police during your most recent contact with police in which you were arrested.
31. OUTCM_CONDUCT_PS At any time during this contact, did the police search you, frisk you, or pat you down?
1=Yes
2=No (Skip to CHECK ITEM F)
3=Don’t know (Skip to CHECK ITEM F)
32. OUTCM_CAUSE_FOR_PS Do you think the police had a legitimate reason to search you, frisk you, or pat you down?
1=Yes
2=No
3=Don’t know
CHECK ITEM F:
Was the most recent contact a traffic stop or traffic accident? ((1e = 1 or 1f = 1 or 1g = 1) and CHECK ITEM B = one) OR (3 = 5 or 6 or 7)
If Yes, go to 33
If No, skip to CHECK ITEM G
33. OUTCM_CONDUCT_VS At any time during the contact, did the police conduct a vehicle search?
1=Yes
2=No (Skip to CHECK ITEM G)
3=Don’t know (Skip to CHECK ITEM G)
34. OUTCM_CAUSE_FOR_VS Do you think the police had a legitimate reason to search the vehicle?
1=Yes
2=No
3=Don’t know
CHECK ITEM G:
Did the police search the respondent or the vehicle? (31 = Yes OR 33 = Yes)?
If Yes, go to 35
If No, skip to 37
35. OUTCM_FIND_ILLEGAL_ITEMS During the search, did the police find any illegal items, such as a weapon, drugs, or an open container of alcohol?
1=Yes
2=No
3=Don’t know
CHECK ITEM H:
ACCIDENT/OTHER INVOLUNTARY PATH: Was the respondent arrested and a search of vehicle or respondent performed? ((31 = Yes OR 33 = Yes) and 30 = Yes) OR ((31 = Yes OR 33 = Yes) and 1e1=1 and 1e2 = Yes))
If Yes, go to 36
If No, skip to 37
STREET STOP PATH: Was the respondent arrested and personally searched? (31 = Yes and 30 = Yes) OR (31 = Yes and 1h1=1 and 1h2 = Yes)
If Yes, go to 36
If No, skip to 37
TRAFFIC STOP PATH: Was the respondent arrested and a search of vehicle or respondent performed? ((31 = Yes OR 33 = Yes) and 30 = Yes) OR ((31 = Yes OR 33 = Yes) and 1f1=1 and 1f2 = Yes)) OR ((31 = Yes OR 33 = Yes) and 1g1=1 and 1g2 = Yes))?
If Yes, go to 36
If No, skip to 37
ARREST PATH: Was the respondent arrested and a search of vehicle or respondent performed? ((30 = Yes or 1i = Yes) and (31 = Yes or 33= Yes))
If Yes, go to 36
If No, skip to 37
36. OUTCM_SEARCH_B4_ARREST Earlier you said that you were arrested during the stop. Did the search occur before you were arrested?
1=Yes
2=No
3=Don’t know
37. OUTCM_POLICE_SHOUT At any point during the contact, did the police do any of the following:
Shout at you?
1=Yes
2=No
OUTCM_POLICE_CURSE Curse at you?
1=Yes
2=No
OUTCM_POLICE_ARREST Threaten to arrest you?
1=Yes
2=No
OUTCM_POLICE_TICKET Threaten you with a ticket (or other tickets)?
1=Yes
2=No
OUTCM_POLICE_THREATEN Threaten to use force against you?
1=Yes
2=No
OUTCM_POLICE_GRAB Push or grab you?
1=Yes
2=No
OUTCM_POLICE_HANDCUFF Handcuff you?
1=Yes
2=No
OUTCM_POLICE_KICK Kick or hit you?
1=Yes
2=No
OUTCM_POLICE_SPRAY Spray you with a chemical or pepper spray?
1=Yes
2=No
OUTCM_POLICE_STUNGUN Use an electroshock weapon against you, such as a stun gun?
1=Yes
2=No
OUTCM_POLICE_GUN Point or fire a gun at you?
1=Yes
2=No
OUTCM_POLICE_OTH_FORCE Use any other type of force?
1=Yes
2=No
OUTCM_POLICE_FORCE_SP [If 37l=1] What other type of force did the police use?
__________
CHECK ITEM I:
Is there at least one ‘Yes’ response in 37a-l?
If Yes, go to 38
If No, skip to INTRO FOR ALL EXCEPT BLOCK WATCH
38. OUTCM_ACTIONS_NECESSARY You mentioned that the police [read categories marked yes in 37]. Do you feel (this action was/these actions were) necessary?
1=Yes
2=No
3=Don’t know
39. OUTCM_FORCE_EXCESSIVE Do you feel any of the actions used against you were excessive?
1=Yes
2=No
3=Don’t know (All responses skip to INTRO FOR ALL EXCEPT BLOCK WATCH)
40. VOL_HOW_CONTACT_POL How did you contact the police?
1= Called the police (this includes calls made to 911, 311, a sheriff’s office or any other type of law enforcement)
2=Went to police station
3=Security alarm contacted police
4=Someone else contacted the police for me
5=Approached an officer in a public place
6=Other – Specify
7=Don’t remember
VOL_HOW_CONTACT_POL_SP [If 40=6] Please specify the other method used to contact police.
___________
41. VOL_POL_PROMPT Did the police respond right away to your request?
1=Yes
2=No
42. VOL_SITUATION_IMPROVE Did the situation improve after you contacted the police?
1=Yes
2=No
3=Don’t know
43. VOL_SATISFY_POLICE_RESP Were you satisfied with the police response during your most recent contact?
1=Yes
2=No
44. VOL_CONTACT_POL_FUTURE Would you be more likely, less likely, or just as likely to contact the police in the future?
1=More likely to contact
2=Less likely to contact
3=Just as likely to contact
4=Don’t know
INTRO FOR ALL EXCEPT BLOCK WATCH:
Now, just a few questions about the characteristics of your (most recent) contact with the police and how you felt about the police during that contact.
45. POLBEHV_POL_ACT_PROPERLY Looking back on this contact, do you feel the police behaved properly?
1=Yes (Skip to CHECK ITEM J)
2=No
3=Don’t know (Skip to CHECK ITEM J)
46. POLBEHV_SLUR At any point during this contact, did the police...
Refer to you using a slur or call you a degrading name?
1=Yes
2=No
3=Don’t know
POLBEHV_COMMENT Make a sexual comment to you?
1=Yes
2=No
3=Don’t know
POLBEHV_TOUCH Touch you in a sexual way or have any physical contact with you that was sexual in nature?
1=Yes
2=No
3=Don’t know
47. POLBEHV_BIAS_RACE Do you feel that any of the police behaviors during this contact were motivated by prejudice or bias against you, due to…
your actual or perceived race or ethnicity?
1=Yes
2=No
3=Don’t know
POLBEHV_BIAS_SEX your actual or perceived gender, sexual orientation?
1=Yes
2=No
3=Don’t know
POLBEHV_BIAS_RELIGION your actual or perceived religion?
1=Yes
2=No
3=Don’t know
POLBEHV_DISABILITY your actual or perceived disability?
1=Yes
2=No
3=Don’t know
48. POLBEHV_FILE_COMPLAINT Did you file a complaint against the police?
1=Yes
2=No (Skip to CHECK ITEM J)
49. POLBEHV_COMPLAINT_FILED_WHOM Who did you file the complaint with?
FR Note: A citizen review board is an independent agency set up to investigate citizen complaints about improper police conduct
1=The police
2=Citizen review board
3=Other – specify
4=Don’t know
POLBEHV_COMPLAINT_FILED_WHOM_SP [If 49=3] Please specify who you contacted to file the complaint.
50. POLBEHV_COMPLAINT_FILED_OUTCOME What is the current status of your complaint?
1=Still in progress
2=Withdrawn
3=Dismissed, the claim was said to be unsupported or there was insufficient evidence to make a determination
4=The officer(s) were cleared of any wrongdoing
5=The officer(s)’s actions were found to be improper
6=Don’t know (Skip to CHECK ITEM J)
51. POLBEHV_COMPLAINT_FILED_SATISFY How satisfied are you with how the complaint [is being/was] handled? Are you very satisfied, somewhat satisfied, somewhat dissatisfied, or very dissatisfied?
1=Very satisfied
2=Somewhat satisfied
3=Somewhat dissatisfied
4=Very dissatisfied
CHECK ITEM J:
J1. Was the respondent’s only or most recent contact with police in the prior 12 months to report a crime, disturbance, suspicious person, non-crime emergency to the police, contact the police for non-emergency assistance, or seek help from the police for something not mentioned?
If Yes, go to J2
If No, skip to CHECK ITEM K
J2. Was the respondent’s only or most recent contact with the police in the prior 12 months face-to-face (in person)?
If Yes, go to 52
If No, skip to CHECK ITEM K
52. USE_FORCE During [this contact/your most recent contact] with police, did the police…
USE force against you?
1=Yes
2=No
3=Don’t know
THREATEN_FORCE THREATEN TO USE force against you?
1=Yes
2=No
3=Don’t know
CHECK ITEM K: Did the respondent have more than one contact with police during the prior 12 months?
Yes Ask Q53
No Skip to CHECK ITEM L
53. EARLIER_USE_FORCE During any of your EARLIER contacts with police in the last 12 months, did the police…
USE force against you?
1=Yes
2=No
3=Don’t know
EARLIER_THREATEN_FORCE THREATEN TO USE force against you?
1=Yes
2=No
3=Don’t know
54. POLBEHV_EARLIER_SLUR During any of your EARLIER contacts with police in the last 12 months, did the police…
Refer to you using a slur or call you a degrading name?
1=Yes
2=No
3=Don’t know
POLBEHV_EARLIER_COMMENT Make a sexual comment to you?
1=Yes
2=No
3=Don’t know
POLBEHV_EARLIER_TOUCH Touch you in a sexual way or have any physical contact with you that was sexual in nature?
1=Yes
2=No
3=Don’t know
55. POLBEHV_EARLIER_COMPLAINT Did you file a complaint against the police?
1=Yes
2=No
CHECK ITEM L:
Was the respondent arrested during the prior 12 months?
If Yes, go to 56
If No, END INTERVIEW
56. TOTAL_TIMES_ARRESTED How many total times were you arrested during the prior 12 months?
__________ times
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