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Gormy Cuss

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46. That's an understatement.

Tue Apr 9, 2013, 06:43 PM

Apr 2013

It was self-selection based on promotional emails. The methodology section reports a 91.8% completion as if it's important but what they're highlighting is the percentage of respondents who completed the survey after the screener question. That's meaningless in terms of understanding the representativeness of the responses.
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The survey link was posted live on March 4th and responses were collected through Thursday, March 13th. In all, 15,595 users completed the survey among the 16,985 who began it, a 91.8 percent completion percentage – a highly meaningful level of response both in regard to PoliceOne’s audience as well as the U.S. law enforcement population in general.

No, folks. That 91.8% means only that there was ~ 8% breakoff rate. There's nothing "highly meaningful" about that other than those who chose themselves as respondents were motivated enough to finish it.

They also have general language about the respondents corresponding to the geography and rank of the LEO community but they don't say anything about WHAT geography they're referencing (e.g. states? municipalities? n of departments? some other geography?) and why that was a proper metric.

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What rank & file police officers think about gun-control [View all] Lurks Often Apr 2013 OP

Hmmm - the survey was completed from a police products commercial website. haele Apr 2013 #1

It matches other surveys Lurks Often Apr 2013 #2

The methodology is not concrete bossy22 Apr 2013 #8

That's an understatement. Gormy Cuss Apr 2013 #46

Sorry, bunch of gun porn at link. Hoyt Apr 2013 #3

No surprises for me. I know a few police officers. They're level-headed, intelligent people who... slackmaster Apr 2013 #4

Then, why to gungeoneers feel they need to arm up to match police? Hoyt Apr 2013 #5

Do you have evidence to support that assertion? bossy22 Apr 2013 #7

Which one? First one - go read gungeon, I think you are familiar with it. Hoyt Apr 2013 #9

I looked at the site- It is a police industry forum bossy22 Apr 2013 #11

And 80% admit to toting in public when off duty. It's biased in many aspects. Hoyt Apr 2013 #13

Many depts require their officers to carry when off duty. NutmegYankee Apr 2013 #17

Yes. Another example of bias. Hoyt Apr 2013 #24

not bias, its an officer safety issue founded on past experience loli phabay Apr 2013 #67

Prove it. Lizzie Poppet Apr 2013 #10

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Liberty = freedom of choice slackmaster Apr 2013 #62

Because it justifies their over-the-top militarization. nt Comrade_McKenzie Apr 2013 #6

The ones I know (several) don't like being out gunned by nuts. rmax Apr 2013 #12

Where on earth do you live?!? Lizzie Poppet Apr 2013 #14

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Here in Portland... Lizzie Poppet Apr 2013 #18

They need those in Portland? Seriously? Busting up pot farms or something? rmax Apr 2013 #20

Seems a bit much to me, too. Lizzie Poppet Apr 2013 #21

Glocks don't have balance - hence the lack of accuracy. They're throw-aways. rmax Apr 2013 #23

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Glocks jam? cherokeeprogressive Apr 2013 #29

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Well over a thousand rounds with my Model 19. No jams. cherokeeprogressive Apr 2013 #31

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I'm throwing the BS challenge flag sarisataka Apr 2013 #33

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Holy Crap! In_The_Wind Apr 2013 #36

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Do you really feel the need for that many weapons? In_The_Wind Apr 2013 #40

Thanks for answering the challenge sarisataka Apr 2013 #42

I don't understand your post. rrneck Apr 2013 #34

See post # 35! In_The_Wind Apr 2013 #37

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Well then, lets have a look... rrneck Apr 2013 #41

SorryI was not clear. I disagree with everything that was in the PPRed post. In_The_Wind Apr 2013 #43

You seem very confused about numerous weapons, and police access to them. jmg257 Apr 2013 #59

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You may want to extend that thought process to it's conclusion: Lurks Often Apr 2013 #26

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Where did you get that from? Lurks Often Apr 2013 #45

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There are bad cops everywhere and Lurks Often Apr 2013 #50

OK Jeff In Milwaukee Apr 2013 #64

I think you are seeing a causal link where none exists Lurks Often Apr 2013 #65

I see the link because you keep insisting that it's there.... Jeff In Milwaukee Apr 2013 #68

No, my opinion is based on seeing these patterns Lurks Often Apr 2013 #69

He said, back-pedaling all the way... Jeff In Milwaukee Apr 2013 #70

Even with crosstabs it's probably meaningless. Gormy Cuss Apr 2013 #47

This sample is apparently full of assholes and psychopaths. Robb Apr 2013 #19

So what you are saying that Lurks Often Apr 2013 #25

I'll take that as a "yes." Robb Apr 2013 #27

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I need a shower... 99Forever Apr 2013 #49

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Feel better now? Lizzie Poppet Apr 2013 #53

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Oooh! Bolded and underlined means it's MORE TRUER!! Lizzie Poppet Apr 2013 #56

Get it straight lady.. 99Forever Apr 2013 #57

Continuing to employ an insulting term isn't "getting it straight." Lizzie Poppet Apr 2013 #58

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