Emporia Police Department

310 Budd Street Emporia, VA 23847

434-634-2121

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The Emporia Police Department is committed to providing quality service to the City of Emporia.  We need your help to do this.  This is an anonymous survey to determine the concerns and views of our citizens.  Please take a few minutes to complete the following survey.  Your opinion is important to us.  Only through your valued opinion and those of your neighbors, can we fully understand the progress we make and identify the problems we need to further address.


  1. Have you had any contact with the Emporia Police Department in the last 12 months?

    Yes No

  2. Under what circumstances have you had contact with the Emporia Police Department? Check all that apply.

    Victim of a Crime                    Traffic Stop                         Neighborhood Watch/Crime Prevention  Patrol Officer                     
    Citizens' Police Academy             Witness to a Crime                   Traffic Accident                     Detective                          
    Dispatch                             Other  
  3. Please rate the overall response of the Emporia Police Department.

    bad poor average fair good

  4. Please rate the Emporia Police Department's overall performance.

    bad poor average fair good

  5. If the Emporia Police Department assisted you in the last 12 months, were you satisfied with the service you received?

    Yes No

  6. If you were not satisfied with the way the officer responded, please indicate the reason.

    Slow response time                    Officer was rude                      Officer did not seem to care          Officer did not follow up           
    Officer did not listen to the victim  No arrest made                        Other 
  7. If you live in Emporia, which of the following do you believe are the 5 biggest problems in your neighborhood?

    Noise                         Prostitution                  Theft                         School-related problems     
    Gang Problems                 Unsupervised Juveniles        Public Intoxication           Speeding                    
    Illegal drug/alcohol use      Abandoned/run down buildings  Parking/Traffic complaints    Homeless/Street people      
    Drug Dealing                  Problems with neighbors       Junk cars, trash, etc.        Trespassing/Loitering       
    Other  
  8. Which of the following do you believe are the 5 most serious crime problems in the City of Emporia?

    Burglary
    Crimes against children
    Assault/Battery
    Identify Theft
    Gang Crimes
    Buying/Selling Drugs
    Juvenile Delinquency
    Theft
    Robbery
    Check Forgery
    Prostitution
    Auto Theft
    Credit Card Fraud
    Traffic Law Violations
    Driving Under the Influence
    Gambling
    Vandalism
    Other 

  9. Please comment on any other concerns you may have.


    Thank you for completing this survey.



Revised: August 15, 2007