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* Level of Crime in Society

* Fear of Crime and Safety of City

* Death Penalty

* Sex Crimes

* Other State Crime Legislation

"As far as you can tell, is there more crime in your neighborhood than there was five years ago, less crime, or about the same amount of crime?"

"How about in Minnesota as a whole -- as far as you can tell, is there more crime in the state than there was a year ago, less crime, or about the same amount of crime?"

"Now think about the next five to ten years. Do you think crime in your neighborhood is likely to increase, to decrease, or do you think it will it stay about the way it is now?"

"Is there any area right around where you live - that is, within a mile - where you would be afraid to walk alone at night?"

# Poll of St. Paul residents only.
## Poll of Minneapolis residents only.

"Would you say your neighborhood is safer than it was four years ago, about the same, or not as safe?"

# Poll of St. Paul residents only.
## Poll of Minneapolis residents only.

"Would you say the city of Minneapolis is safer than it was four years ago, about the same, or not as safe?" ##

## Poll of Minneapolis residents only.

"Would you say the city of St. Paul is safer than it was four years ago, about the same, or not as safe?" #

# Poll of St. Paul residents only.

"In Minnesota, a person convicted of murder can be sent to prison for life. In some other states, the penalty for murder can be death. In general, do you think convicted murderers in Minnesota should be sent to prison or put to death?"

"Do you favor or oppose the death penalty for people convicted of murder?"

"Currently in Minnesota, once offenders have completed a prison sentence for a serious sex crime, they can then be committed indefinitely to a treatment facility. Do you think the state is committing too few, too many, or about the right number of these sex offenders to a treatment facility?"

"Do you think people convicted of serious sex crimes should be sent to prison indefinitely, where it would be up to a parole board to determine when and if they should be released, or would you rather keep the current system?"

"The Legislature is considering allowing cities and towns to set up cameras at intersections to photograph license plates of vehicles running red lights. The car owner would get a ticket in the mail. Some say the proposal is flawed because the vehicle's owner may not be the driver who ran the red light, while others say these cameras would make streets safer. Do you favor or oppose allowing cities to use traffic cameras this way?"

"(Next a couple of issues that will come before the Minnesota Legislature this session…). Would you favor or oppose legalizing the sale of wine in food stores and supermarkets?"