Do you believe that it is more difficult for police officers to identify people who commit crimes because of an anti-snitch culture?
93%
Yes
7%
No
How widespread do you think the anti-snitch culture is?
16%
It is pervasive, in most neighborhoods and for all ages
68%
It exists in some neighborhoods, but not in all
13%
It is more likely to be found in the young and old, who believe themselves vulnerable
3%
Not very. Its extent is exaggerated by public officials, police, and the media
Which of the following do you believe is the most pervasive cause of an anti-snitch culture?
15%
Mistrust of law enforcement
47%
Fear of retribution based on personal experience
18%
Examples of retribution found in television, movies, music
8%
A general sense of alienation from the wider community
3%
Willingness to take personal safety into one’s own hands
9%
A sense that siding with either authorities or criminals is unlikely to improve lives
At which point in a crime would you begin thinking about ending your cooperation with authorities?
4%
Calling 911
2%
Waiting for officers to arrive to get them started
0%
Cooperating in the early stages of an investigation
6%
Identifying perpetrators anonymously
11%
Showing up to testify
76%
I would do all those things without hesitation
Do you believe that the use of rewards for information about violent crimes should be more widespread?
37%
Yes
27%
Yes, because I think that using rewards only occasionally increases the sense that some victims are more important than others
36%
No
Do you believe that tax dollars should be used to pay rewards for information about violent crimes?
42%
Yes
35%
No, private sources are appropriate
22%
No rewards should be offered
Do you believe that the use of social media, like Facebook and Twitter, and texting are effective ways to gather more information about violent crimes?
87%
Yes
13%
No
Would you be more likely to share information about a crime if you could do so anonymously using text messages and social media?
59%
Yes
41%
No
Do you believe that, generally, reporters should be required by law to share information learned about violent crimes during the course of their own investigations?
55%
Yes
45%
No
Should schools ban the display of clothing on their campuses that display sentiments that discourage snitching?
