Refer to the sample adapted from an actual questionnaire. For each of the 5 questions, state the type of question and indicate whether you believe the question is appropriate as is or if it violates one of the guidelines for asking questions. If it does violate a guideline, rewrite the question in an appropriate fashion.

Sample:
When appropriate, circle your response. Otherwise, write in your answers.

1. In general, people in this city have a low opinion of the police. How would you rate the working climate within this department?
Would you describe it as:

(1) Poor
(2) Fair
(3) Good
(4) Excellent

2. If you rated the work environment as fair or poor, would you say that this is due to problems coming from the citizens you police, from the Department’s administration, or from both?

(1) More so due to the citizens I police
(2) More so due to problems with the Department’s administration
(3) Both the citizens and the Administration

3. What would you say are the top three problems that the Department needs to work on in order to provide a more positive working climate/environment for its police officers?

1. _______________________________________________
2. _______________________________________________
3. _______________________________________________

For each of the following statements, please tell me the extent to which you strongly disagree, disagree, agree, or strongly agree.

4. All police officers of this department are treated equally when it comes to
promotion and shift preference.

(1) Strongly disagree
(2) Disagree
(3) Agree
(4) Strongly agree

5. The Department handles all officers the same when it comes to incidents involving disciplinary procedures.

(1) Strongly disagree
(2) Disagree
(3) Agree
(4) Strongly agree

Refer to the sample adapted from an actual questionnaire. For each...