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Sacramento Police Chief Recruitment - Community Survey
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1.
What do you feel are the top priorities for the Sacramento Police Department? (check up to 3)
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Faster 911 response/timely emergency response
Adequate staffing/Officer support
Community Engagement/Neighborhood partnerships
Reduce violent crime
Honesty, accountability, and integrity
Transparency/Technology and public reporting
Officer training and development
Recruitment/Retention
Other
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What do you feel should be the top attributes/skills/abilities of the next Sacramento Police Chief? (check up to 3)
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Proven leadership in a large department
Honesty, fairness, and strong decision making
Experience with fiscal management
Proven ability to reduce crime
Ability to work with communities and businesses
Ability to support and train department staff
Strong communication skills
Recruitment/Retention
Other
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3.
What do you feel should be the top priorities for the next Sacramento Police Chief? (check up to 3)
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Reduce violent crime and improve public safety
Improve response times
Recruitment/Retention
Use of data, tools, and technology to improve public safety
Ensure accountability, transparency, and rule/policy compliance
Strengthen community relationships
Use resources efficiently/Fiscal responsibility
Ensure equitable and fair policing
Support employee wellness, training, and morale
Other
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4.
What qualifications, background, and experiences should the next Police Chief have to be successful in Sacramento? (check up to 3)
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Experience improving departments
Proven ability to reduce crime
Prior leadership in a large police or public safety department
Strong ethical record
Ability to work with city and community leaders
Budget and financial management experience
Experience working with diverse communities
Data driven decision making
Other