Structured Questionnaire – Police Action and Social Impacts during the 2024 Protests

This questionnaire aims to understand experiences and perceptions regarding the post-electoral protests of 2024. Your responses are confidential and will not be disclosed individually. Please answer truthfully and, whenever possible, provide concrete examples.

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Interviewee Profile: What is your age?

Interviewee Profile: What is your profession or occupation?

Interviewee Profile: What is your place of residence?

Interviewee Profile: Describe your experience in protests or public events.

Theme 1: Police Action during Protests - 1.1. How do you perceive the role of the police during public protests?

Theme 1: Police Action during Protests - 1.2. In your opinion, does the police treat all groups the same way, or are there differences in treatment? Can you give examples?

Theme 1: Police Action during Protests - 1.3. Have you witnessed or heard of situations where some individuals were more exposed to risk of violence or injustice? How did this happen?

Theme 1: Police Action during Protests - 1.4. In your opinion, does the police follow specific patterns or practices to control people's behavior during protests? If so, what are they, and how do you perceive this action?

Theme 2: Concrete Actions of the Police during the 2024 Protests - 2.1. What actions did the Police take during the 2024 protests to control the protests?

Theme 2: Concrete Actions of the Police during the 2024 Protests - 2.2. Were there situations where the use of police force resulted in injuries or deaths? How were these situations explained to the public?

Theme 2: Concrete Actions of the Police during the 2024 Protests - 2.3. In your opinion, what makes the Police decide whether to only prevent, use force, or even weapons in controlling protests?

Theme 2: Concrete Actions of the Police during the 2024 Protests - 2.4. Do you think that during protests, the police protect some people to the detriment of others? Can you explain how this happens?

Theme 3: Effects of Police Actions on Perceptions of Belonging and Social Exclusion - 3.1. During the protests, did you notice that some groups were treated as 'normal' while others were treated as 'problems' or 'threats'? How did this occur?

Theme 3: Effects of Police Actions on Perceptions of Belonging and Social Exclusion - 3.2. Do you think the way the Police acts during protests makes people feel part of society or excluded? Why?

Theme 3: Effects of Police Actions on Perceptions of Belonging and Social Exclusion - 3.3. Do you think the treatment that the Police gives to protesters reinforces prejudices or stigmas about neighborhoods, political groups, or social groups? Why?

Theme 4: Suggestions and Perceptions about Citizenship and Rights - 4.1. What changes would you recommend to the Police so that they act more fairly, respecting people's rights?

Theme 4: Suggestions and Perceptions about Citizenship and Rights - 4.2. How could the Police balance the activity of maintaining order with protecting life and the right to protest?

Theme 4: Suggestions and Perceptions about Citizenship and Rights - 4.3. What are the biggest challenges that the Police face in acting more ethically, protecting people's rights during protests or social crises?