Dallas Police Association

Morale Survey
September 2015
Completed online by 1,454 DPA members

What is your classification?

Classification

Officer response

Patrol
Investigative
Other

812 (56%)
319 (22%)
323 (22%)

What is your rank?

Rank
Officer/Senior Corporal
Sergeant or Higher

Officer response
1179 (81%)
275 (19%)

I feel I am being allowed to perform my police duties that the citizens of Dallas expect.
Choice
Agree
Disagree

Officer response
486 (33%)
968 (67%)

Do you feel you have the support of the command staff to do your job the way you were
trained?
Choice
Yes
No

Officer response
270 (19%)
1184 (81%)

How satisfied are you with your job overall?

Choice
Completely Satisfied
Somewhat Satisfied
Neither Satisfied or Dissatisfied
Somewhat Dissatisfied
Not Satisfied at all

Officer response
83
387
230
446
308

(6%)
(27%)
(16%)
(31%)
(21%)

What is your morale in regards to the Department?

Choice
Highest its ever been
High
Neither high or Low
Low
Lowest its ever been

Officer response
17
93
304
460
580

(1%)
(6%)
(21%)
(32%)
(40%)

Do you believe the policy changes made throughout the current administrations tenure
have made your job safer and allowed you to better perform your job?
Choice
Yes
No

Officer response
276 (19%)
1178 (81%)

What is the level of safety and security for the citizens of Dallas based upon the policies of
Chief David Brown?
Choice
Much Safer
Somewhat Safe
Less Safe
Much Less Safe
Undecided

Officer response
42
175
491
453
293

(3%)
(12%)
(34%)
(31%)
(20%)

Are you currently seeking employment outside of the Department?

Choice
Yes
No

Officer response
428 (29%)
1026 (71%)

Would you recommend the Dallas Police Department to a potential law enforcement
candidate?
Choice
Yes
No

Officer response
366 (25%)
1088 (75%)

How many years of service do you have with the Dallas Police Department?
Choice
Less than a year
1 5 years
6 10 years
11 15 years
16 20 years
More than 20 years

Officer response
18
242
394
191
146
463

(1%)
(17%)
(27%)
(13%)
(10%)
(32%)