Unlock the Power of Community Insight with Polco’s Assess Module

Every smart policy starts with a simple question:

What do our people actually need?

Polco’s Assess module helps local governments answer that question with confidence, using statistically valid, benchmarked surveys designed to capture the voices that matter most: residents, businesses, employees, and older adults.

📊 Data that Reflects Real People, not just Spreadsheets

The Assess module is where research meets real-world decision-making.

Whether you're measuring public safety sentiment, workforce satisfaction, or the business climate, Polco’s suite of Benchmark Surveys gives you trusted data with nationwide comparisons. And unlike a generic DIY survey, these tools are backed by rigorous methodology and national benchmarks developed by research experts at the National Research Center (NRC) at Polco.

Surveys Available in the Assess Module:

• The National Community Survey™ (The NCS™) – Resident feedback on everything from public safety and transportation to livability and civic trust.
  
  
• The National Business Survey™ (The NBS™) – How businesses perceive the local economy, workforce, and policies.
  
  
• The National Employee Survey (The NES) – Workforce insights to improve culture, satisfaction, and performance.
  
  
• Community Assessment for Older Adults (CASOA) – Focused on aging-in-place, social services, and well-being.
  
  
• National Law Enforcement Survey (The NLES) – Public safety insights to improve trust and accountability.
  
  

Each survey is customizable, professionally administered, and designed for governments that want more than just anecdotes—they want actionable insight.

🧠 Why It Matters

Policy is hard. Resources are limited. And decisions can’t wait.

The Assess module helps local leaders see clearly and act confidently, using real data to:

Identify blind spots in service delivery

Prioritize budget and program decisions

Align staff and elected officials

Build public trust by showing residents their voices matter

Assess isn’t just about asking questions. It’s about elevating voices and guiding action.

💥 Getting Started is Simple

Inside the Polco platform, you can browse survey types, explore demo reports, and request information in just a few clicks. Whether you want a full national benchmark survey or a faster RTG (Ready-To-Go) version, Assess is built to meet your needs and timeline.

Ready to ask smarter questions and get better answers? Let’s assess what matters.

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