Toplines - NPA - August 12, 2021

NPA Poll

Survey of 1182 Likely Voters by Rasmussen Reports

Aug 12th, 2021

 

How concerned are you about the recent increase in violent crime?

64%        Very concerned

26%        Somewhat concerned

8%          Not very concerned

2%          Not at all concerned

1%          Not sure

 

Do you think that violent crime is “out of control?”

70%        Yes

22%        No

8%          Not sure

 

Have you recently considered a change in residence because of violent crime?

 

21%        Yes

75%        No

4%          Not sure

 

Do you think police in your area are too tough on violent criminals?

 

9%          Yes

78%        No

13%        Not sure

 

Do you feel that your local police department has the necessary resources to battle violent crime?

               

44%        Yes

36%        No

20%        Not sure

 

Do you think moving resources away from policing toward social workers would decrease violent crime?

 

24%        Yes

60%        No

16%        Not sure

 

Do you think letting accused violent criminals out of jail without bail while they wait for trial increases violent crime?

 

73%        Yes

14%        No

13%        Not sure

               

Do you think District Attorneys refusing to prosecute accused criminals contributes to rising violent crime?

 

70%        Yes

16%        No

14%        Not sure

 

Do you think early release of criminals from prison contributes to rising violent crime?

                61%        Yes

22%        No

17%        Not sure

 

Do you think allowing police officers to “stop and frisk” someone whom they have a reasonable suspicion is carrying a firearm reduces violent crime?

                56%        Yes

31%        No

12%        Not sure

 

Do you think removing police from schools contributes to violent crime?

47%        Yes

35%        No

18%        Not sure

               

Do you think the media is ignoring the rise in violent crime?

59%        Yes

32%        No

9%          Not sure

 

Do you think how the media is covering crime contributes to a rise in violent crime?

56%        Yes

31%        No

14%        Not sure

 

Do you think reforms that prohibit police from engaging in foot pursuits contribute to violent crime?

52%        Yes

27%        No

21%        Not sure

 

Do you think reforms that prohibit police from engaging in vehicle pursuits contribute to violent crime?

52%        Yes

31%        No

17%        Not sure

 

Do you agree with reforms that require police to give suspects the home addresses of witnesses?

 

16%        Yes

63%        No

20%        Not sure

 

Should politicians who vote to defund the police be able to use tax money to hire private security to protect themselves?

 

                16%        Yes

73%        No

11%        Not sure

 

Do you believe politicians should do a “ride along” with local patrol officers before suggesting changes in policing?

 

74%        Yes

15%        No

10%        Not sure

 

Do you believe politicians should meet with crime victims before suggesting changes in policing?

 

75%        Yes

14%        No

11%        Not sure