Twenty-one percent of respondents claimed that the Second Amendment to the US Constitution, that protects the right to keep and bear arms, is the main factor ensuring their security.
Meanwhile, 12 percent of respondents named fire departments the main source of safety and security in the United States.
The ICM Research poll was based on more than 1,000 telephone interviews with adults representing different national and ethnic groups in the United States.
Police forces reportedly used armored vehicles, high-technology weaponry and stun grenades to against the crowds.
Following the demonstrations, the US Justice Department concluded that in many states, police use excessive and unnecessary force far too often, endangering the public and their colleagues.
The Sputnik.Polls international public opinion project was launched in July 2014 in collaboration with the United Kingdom's ICM Research. As part of the Sputnik.Polls project, the Rossiya Segodnya International Information Agency conducts regular public opinion surveys across Europe and the United States on the most pressing social and political issues.
Black & White: African-Americans Don't Trust Cops
Only 33 percent of African-Americans residing in the United States feel protected by law enforcement officials, a poll conducted by the ICM Research exclusively for Sputnik News Agency revealed.
ICM Research conducted over 1,000 telephone interviews with adults representing different national and ethnic groups in the United States over the period of December 5-17 last year.
The respondents could choose one of nine responses to the following question: "Thinking about law enforcement in the US, who do you feel protects you most?" The answers included: "Police or sheriff," "2nd Amendment to the US Constitution," "Fire department," "State troopers," "Neighborhood watch," "Other law enforcement agency," "I do not feel protected by any of these," and "I do not know the answer."
The Sputnik.Polls international public opinion project was launched in July 2014 in collaboration with the United Kingdom's ICM Research. As part of the Sputnik.Polls project, the Rossiya Segodnya International Information Agency conducts regular public opinion surveys across Europe and the United States on the most pressing social and political issues.
