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Now, suppose the tip is about a man without a criminal record. Please circle a number for each question to show if you think police should be allowed without a court order to... D. Detain the man overnight for questioning.
Police detaining a suspect overnight without court order · Asked in 1 wave, 1985 · 677 responses · weighted estimates computed from individual responses
| Group | Definitely allowed | Probably allowed | Probably not allowed | Definitely not allowed | n | MoE | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| All respondents | 15% | 20% | 23% | 43% | 677 | ±5 | |
| Urban | 19% | 12% | 17% | 53% | 152 | ±10 | |
| Suburban |
General Social Survey 1985 · US adults 18+ living in households (English, and Spanish since 2006). Shares of people who gave an answer. n is unweighted; ± is the 95% margin of error at 50% from the weighted effective sample. Groups with an effective sample under 50 are grayed; under 20, hidden.
| Poll | Field dates | Mode | Respondents | Responses |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| General Social Survey 1985 | 1985-02-09 to 1985-04-23 | face to face | 1,534 | 677 |
| 15% |
| 22% |
| 22% |
| 42% |
| 325 |
| ±7 |
| Rural | 12% | 23% | 29% | 37% | 200 | ±8 |