Fulton County Police Reform Advisory Committee Survey
We are seeking your opinion of the Fulton County Sheriff’s Office. All survey
responses are private and confidential. Please complete and return by 01/15/2021
1. What Town, Village or City do you live in:________________ State ____
2. What is your Age ____ Sex _____
3. Have you had contact or witnessed other people having contact with members of the
Sheriff’s Office in the past 4 years: __Yes (please complete #4) __No (go to #5)
4. Rate Contact: on a scale of 1-5. (1) very poor\very unfair; (5) very good\very fair
a. As a passerby: 1 2 3 4 5 NA
b. As a Victim\Complainant: 1 2 3 4 5 NA
c. As a Witness to Crime: 1 2 3 4 5 NA
d. As a Suspect or an Accused: 1 2 3 4 5 NA
e. As a Business Owner\Employee: 1 2 3 4 5 NA
f. As a Member of an Organization that works with the Sheriff’s:
1 2 3 4 5 NA
5. Do you feel your Town/Village gets sufficient coverage from the Sheriff’s
Office: __Yes __ No Town\Village ___________________
6. Do you trust members of the Sheriff’s Office to do the right thing:
1 2 3 4 5 (Circle: 1 = No\Never to 5= Yes\Always)
7. What are the first three words that come to mind with regard to police in general?
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8. What are the first three words that come to mind with regard to the Fulton County
Sheriff’s Office?
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(see reverse side)
Fulton County Police Reform Advisory Committee Survey
9. In what areas do you feel the Sheriff’s Office could use more training: please pick
three in number of importance:
____ anti-bias _____ public interaction _____mental health issues
____ de-escalation skills _____use of force _____defensive tactics
10. Are there any suggestions you have to improve community trust with the Sheriff’s
Office: _______________________________________________________________
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11. Are there any suggestions you have to improve the Sheriff’s Office?
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12. Additional comments or suggestions? _____________________________________
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PLEASE COMPLETE AND RETURN SURVEY BY JANUARY 15, 2021
Completed surveys can be returned to business, organization or location that it was distributed or
MAIL: Fulton County Sheriff’s Department
2712 State Highway 29
Johnstown, New York 12095
OR
FAX: 518-736-2126
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EMAIL: fcsosurvey@fultoncountyny.gov
If you have any questions regarding the survey, please contact 518-736-2142
Thank you for taking the time to complete this survey. Your input is valued and
appreciated we are working toward a better working relationship with our community.
Sheriff Richard Giardino