Organization of Presentation

6. Organization of Presentation Study Methodology Crime • Rights, Relations, and Discrimination • Opinions on How to Improve Race Relations • Topic 3

7. Study Methodology

8. The Study Telephone survey September 3- December 2, 2009 Pulaski County adult residents (age 18+) 1,776 interviews

9. Data from respondents were divided into four groups

10. (zip code) Geography (race) Racial Geo-racial group

11. Four Geo-racial groups LR-blacks Black respondents living within the city limits of Little Rock OLR-blacks Black respondents living outside the city limits of Little Rock LR-whites White respondents living within the city limits of Little Rock OLR-whites White respondents living outside the city limits of Little Rock

12. Landline and Cell phone avg. 55 yrs Landline Only avg. 64 yrs 14% Cell Phone Only avg. 44 yrs 86%

13. Cell Phone Respondents Landline and Cell phone 57% Cell Phone Only 43%

14. Crime

15. RacialProfiling • Prevalence • Justification

16. Prevalence of Racial Profiling It has been reported that some police officers or security guards stop people of certain racial or ethnic groups because these officials believe that these groups are more likely than others to commit certain types of crimes. ?

17. For each of the following situations, please say if you think this practice, known as "racial profiling," is widespread, or not? How about . . . When motorists are stopped on roads and highways? When shoppers in malls or stores are questioned about possible theft? ?

18. • Blacks are much more likely than whites to believe racial profiling is widespread.

19. • Blacks are 17 to 18 percent less likely to say racial profiling is widespread in traffic stops now than they were five years ago.

20. Percentages who believe racial profiling is widespread when motorists are stopped

21. Percentages who believe racial profiling is widespread when shoppers are questioned about possible theft

22. Justification of Racial Profiling

23. Do you think it is ever justified for police to use racial or ethnic profiling . . . • when motorists are stopped on roads • and highways • when attempting to prevent theft in shopping malls or stores • . . . or is it never justified? ?

24. • The majority of respondents believe racial profiling is never justified in the situations addressed by the survey. • Whites are more likely than blacks to think racial profiling is justified.

25. Percentages who believe racial profiling is justified when motorists are stopped

26. Crime in Neighborhoods

27. Severity of Neighborhood Crime Overall, how would you describe the problem of crime in the neighborhood where you live – is it extremely serious, very serious, moderately serious, not too serious, or not serious at all? ?

28. • The majority of respondents believe the problem of crime is “not too serious” or “not at all serious” in their neighborhoods.

29. • More blacks than whites perceive crime in their neighborhoods as a serious problem. Blacks: 13 to 19 percent Whites: 5 to 9 percent rate crime as “very serious” or “extremely serious” in their neighborhood

30. Types of Neighborhood Crime ? What do you think is the biggest single crime problem in your neighborhood?

31. • The categories of crime most often mentioned as neighborhood crime problems were: - break-ins (25%) - theft (25%) - sale/use illegal drugs (19%)

32. Crime Experiences

33. In the past 12 months . . . • Theft of money or property was the type of crime which had been experienced most often by respondents.

34. In the past 12 months . . . • LR-blacks (27 percent) were more likely than other groups (17 to 19 percent) to have had money or property stolen.

35. Security Measures

36. Next, I'm going to read some things people do because of their concern over crime. Please tell me which, if any, of these things you, yourself, do or have done. ?

37. ? Do you keep a dog for protection? Have you bought a gun for protection of yourself or your home? Have you had a burglar alarm installed in your home? ? ?

38. One-third to one-half of respondents have burglar alarms in their homes. • Around one-third of respondents have bought guns for protection.

39. Percentages who have bought a gun for protection

40. • The majority of respondents have a burglar alarm, a dog, and/or a gun for protection and security.

41. Trust in Judicial System and Local Police

42. ? How much trust do you have in the judicial system and courts? A great deal, some, or hardly any? How much trust do you have for the police in your area? A great deal, some, or hardly any? ?

43. Both blacks and whites have more trust in the police in their local areas than in the judicial system. • Whites have more trust and confidence than blacks in the judicial system and police.

44. Percentages who have a great deal of trust in the courts or local police

45. Concerns about Personal Safety

46. Would you be afraid to walk alone in your neighborhood at night? ? • Two-thirds or more of respondents would not be afraid to walk alone in their neighborhoods at night.

47. Percentages who would be afraid to walk alone in their neighborhood at night

48. Are you afraid to be in your home alone at night? ? • 90 percent of respondents are not afraid to be alone in their homes at night.

49. Civil Rights, Race Relations, and Discrimination

50. Civil Rights and Race Relations • Differences in Treatment in the Community • Discrimination