The Bedford County Sheriff's Office is requesting public participation in a confidential survey to determine the following: Identify commendable actions of Sheriff's Office employees who go above and beyond in the service to the public. Current attitudes and opinions of overall agency performance Competency of agency employees Deputies attitudes and behavior towards citizens Any recommendations or suggestions for improvements Please take a few moments to answer the following questions so that we may provide the best service possible to Bedford County.In what area of Bedford County do you live (based on postal zip code)?*Use the drop down to select the area you live in as determined by your postal zip code.BedfordBedford (Town)Big IslandBlue Ridge (Bedford County)Forest (Bedford County)GoodeGoodviewHuddlestonLowryLynch Station (Bedford County)Lynchburg (Bedford County)Moneta (Bedford County)MontvaleVinton (Bedford County)Bedford County (Thaxton)I reside outside of Bedford CountyPlease indicate your age range:*Use the drop down to make your choice.Under 1818-2425-4445-6465 and olderPrefer not to sayIs there any Sheriff's deputy or deputies you would like to commend? Yes No Please provide a brief description of your commendation of the deputy or deputies:During the past year have you received service or had personal contact with any employee of the Bedford County Sheriff's Office? Yes No How would you rate the competence / professionalism of that particular contact? 5 - Excellent 4 - Good 3 - Fair 2 - Poor 1 - Very Poor How would you rate the overall competence of the Sheriff's Office employee?* 5 - Excellent 4 - Good 3 - Fair 2 - Poor 1 - Very poor Comments on your contact with the employee:How would you rate the overall performance of the Sheriff's Office?* 5 - Excellent 4 - Good 3 - Fair 2 - Poor 1 - Very poor Additional Comments regarding Sheriff's Office performance:Generally, how would you rate the attitude and behavior of deputies toward citizens?* 5 - Excellent 4 - Good 3 - Fair 2 - Poor 1 - Very poor How would you rate the safety and security of your particular neighborhood?* 5 - Excellent 4 - Good 3 - Fair 2 - Poor 1 - Very poor How would you rate the safety and security of Bedford County as a whole?* 5 - Excellent 4 - Good 3 - Fair 2 - Poor 1 - Very poor Have you been a victim of a minor crime or traffic accident during the past year?* Yes No Was it handled to your satisfaction? Yes No (explain below) Not yet resolved / in progress (explain below) If answer above was "No" or "Not yet resolved", please explain below:Have you been a victim of a major crime during the past year?* Yes No Was it handled to your satisfaction? Yes No (explain below) Not yet resolved / in progress (explain below) If answer above was "No", please explain below:What services would you like to see improved or expanded over the next year?* Neighborhood Patrols Traffic / Speed Enforcement Commercial Motor Vehicle Enforcement Animal Control Criminal Investigations Vice / Narcotics Investigations Gang Prevention / Enforcement Crime Prevention Community Policing School Resource Officers Juvenile Crimes G.R.E.A.T. Program Court Security Civil Process Internet Crimes Against Children (ICAC) Taskforce Inmate Work Detail Lake Patrol Alert Bedford (Alert notifications) RSVP (Volunteer program) RAIDS Online (Crime statistics / mapping) Other (explain below) Please explain how you feel these services could be improved or expanded?Are there other services you would like to see implemented?If you chose "Traffic Enforcement" above, what roadways or intersections of the County would you like to see visibility / enforcement?Is there something that we are not doing that would aid or assist the community? Please comment below:Do you have any additional comments that you would like to give to the Sheriff?The feedback received in this survey will not substitute for a formal complaint against a Deputy. If you wish to express concern about a specific deputy's performance, or make a formal complaint, please contact the Sheriff's Office and ask to speak with a supervisor.CAPTCHA Share this:EmailPrintFacebookTwitterMoreLinkedInPinterestTumblrReddit
