Enhanced Sheriff's Patrol District (ESPD) Survey Research

Summary Project Goals: Inform Washington County Sheriff’s Office about the understanding of the community in the urban unincorporated area of the county regarding the law enforcement services provided through the ESPD. Gain insight into community members’ attitudes in the Enhanced Sheriff Patrol District with respect to: • overall agency performance, • community perceptions of deputies’ attitudes, behavior and competency; • community concerns over safety and security in the District; • recommendations and suggestions for improvements in public safety services This survey will provide feedback about the quality and level of policing in the District and identify areas of concern regarding law enforcement and general public safety in the urban unincorporated areas of Washington County.