The citizen survey is a standard for accreditation that is required to be completed every three years. The survey will consist of 10 questions and will cover overall agency performance, overall competence of agency employees, officer's attitudes and behavior towards citizens, concern over safety and security within Marshall County and suggestions for agency improvement.

*Any questions regarding the citizen survey may be directed to mcso.public@co.marshall.ia.us

Your city/town: (required)

In the past 12 months, have you had any contact with the Marshall County Sheriff's Office?

Yes

No

Who initiated the contact?

The Marshall County Sheriff's Office

You

Both

Don't Know

How would you rate the knowledge/skill of the deputy in the performance of his/her duty?

Above average

Average

Below average

Poor

How would you rate the attitude of the deputy?

Above average

Average

Below average

Poor

How would you rate the concern of the deputy towards your situation?

Above average

Average

Below average

Poor

How would you compare Marshall County to other counties in regards to being safe?

Safer than most

Same as most

Worse than most

Don't know

How safe do you feel in your neighborhood at night?

Very Safe

Safe

Unsafe

Very Unsafe

Don't know

Why don't you feel safe?

Poor lighting

Suspicious people

Drugs

Other, specify

Do you feel the Sheriff's Office presence or patrol in your neighborhood is:

Too much

About right

Not enough

Unaware of presence or no opinion

How would you rate the enforcement of traffic laws in Marshall County by Sheriff's Deputies?

Too strict

About right

Too lenient

Don't know/no opinion

The following are typical crimes that afflict many communities. For each crime, please describe the problem or presence in Marshall County as being serious, moderate, or not a problem.

Serious Moderate None Alcohol Abuse Assault Burglary Drug Abuse Gang Violence Robbery Sexual Abuse/Assault Theft Vandalism

How would you rate the service provided by the Marshall County Sheriff's Office?

Excellent

Good

Fair

Poor

Don't know/no opinion

Finally, are there any suggestions or comments you would like to make, regarding the ways the Marshall County Sheriff's Office can improve the quality of law enforcement protection to its citizens?