Disability and Law Enforcement - Community Engagement

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Jul 10, 2025

Disability and Law Enforcement - Community Engagement

Disability Rights California would like to understand the impact of law enforcement on the disability community. The goal of this survey is to gather valuable information that will help guide our initiatives, advocacy, and priorities moving forward. Your voice is crucial in shaping a more inclusive and accessible environment for all people with disabilities.

This survey is completely anonymous, and your responses will be used only to inform and improve our work. We appreciate your time and thoughtful input.

What type of disability do you have? (Check all that apply)
What do you expect from law enforcement? (multiple choice, select multiple) 
What is your definition of safety? (multiple choice, select multiple)
As a person with a disability, do you have worries about interacting with officers? (multiple choice, select one only) 
During the last year, if you had contact with law enforcement individuals, what was the result of that contact? (check all that apply) 
Please rate any past interactions with law enforcement. (multiple choice, select one only) 
When you interact with law enforcement, do you have worries about being detained or deported because of immigration status? (check all that apply) 
Some people with Intellectual Disabilities are part of the regional center system. If you are a regional center consumer, does your Individual Program Planning, called an IPP, talk about a crisis response plan?
Sometimes people experience a mental health crisis and the police or other authority takes them to a hospital for emergency care. They are placed on a 72 hour hold called a 5150. Have you been put on a 5150 hold after interacting with the police?
While this survey is anonymous are you okay with us contacting you?