City of Boise - Chief of Police - Community Input Survey

City of Boise | Chief of Police | Community Input Survey

The City of Boise hired Public Sector Search & Consulting, Inc. (PSSC), to help identify well-qualified candidates for the position of Chief of Police. PSSC is seeking input from a variety of sources, including – this community survey. While the mayor is the hiring authority for this position, this survey is your chance to tell the consultants the qualifications and leadership qualities you want the new chief to possess and the public safety priorities you hope the new chief will embrace. Thank you in advance for participating in this anonymous survey.

Survey closes: April 29th, 2024

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* 1. Although all of these QUALIFICATIONS are important, please select the five (5) QUALIFICATIONS you think are the most important when selecting the next Chief of Police for the City of Boise. (Select up to five (5))

Responsive to community concerns

Problem solver and innovative

Seasoned spokesperson in public relations, media and news

Promotes diversity, equity and inclusion

Appropriately educated and continuous learner

Proven track record of reducing crime and enhancing public safety

Strategic thinker and successful change agent

Adept in the use of technology and social media

Practices openness and transparency

Implements contemporary and innovative policing practices

Proven successes in building community trust

Experience recruiting and retaining quality personnel

Prior Police Chief experience

Demonstrates acumen in budgeting and financial management

Reputation for advancing Community Oriented Policing

Politically astute, but not political

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* 2. The new Police Chief will need to balance competing PRIORITIES as the Boise Police Department provides services to the community. Please select up to five (5) of the following potential priorities that you believe should be the “Highest Priority” for the new police chief. (Select up to five (5))

Applying innovative and progressive policing practices

Building trust with diverse stakeholders in the community

Holding officers / staff accountable

Reducing crime / enhancing public safety

Strengthening police / community partnerships

Community policing and problem solving

Enforce existing laws and ordinances

Staying within allocated budget

Culture change within the department

Expanding intolerance and implicit bias training

Traffic safety and enforcement

Integrating police responses with social service professionals for persons experiencing mental health challenges

Strong youth engagement

Creates effective public / private partnerships

Other (please specify)

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* 3. Although all of these LEADERSHIP QUALITIES are important, please select up to five (5) LEADERSHIP QUALITIES you believe are most important when selecting the next Chief of Police. (Select up to five (5))

Fosters openness and transparency

Values diversity at all levels

Holds all employees accountable

Advances procedural justice practices

Demonstrates character (Honesty, high integrity, and ethics)

Advances nationally-recognized best practices in policing

Provides fair and even-handed decision making

Values and instills positive community relations

Develops meaningful and inclusive solutions to community problems

Promotes development of staff, training and succession planning

Thinks and acts strategically

Excellent manager of resources

Effective in emergency / crisis management

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* 4. While the appointment of a Police Chief rests with the mayor, the values and needs of our community are a critical part of this decision. Is there anything else you would like the mayor to consider when making this appointment?

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* 5. Do you live in the City of Boise?

Yes

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* 6. Please check the categories that best describe your relationship with the City of Boise. (Select all that apply)

I live in Boise

I work in Boise

I own a business in Boise

I visit, but do not live or work in Boise

None of the above

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* 7. Race or Ethnicity
Please specify.

White or Caucasian

Hispanic or Latino

Black or African American

Asian or Asian American

Native American or Alaska Native

Native Hawaiian or other Pacific Islander

Two or more races

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* 8. What is your gender?

Male

Female

Non-Binary

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* 1. Although all of these QUALIFICATIONS are important, please select the five (5) QUALIFICATIONS you think are the most important when selecting the next Chief of Police for the City of Boise. (Select up to five (5))

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* 3. Although all of these LEADERSHIP QUALITIES are important, please select up to five (5) LEADERSHIP QUALITIES you believe are most important when selecting the next Chief of Police. (Select up to five (5))

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* 4. While the appointment of a Police Chief rests with the mayor, the values and needs of our community are a critical part of this decision. Is there anything else you would like the mayor to consider when making this appointment?

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* 5. Do you live in the City of Boise?

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* 6. Please check the categories that best describe your relationship with the City of Boise. (Select all that apply)

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* 7. Race or EthnicityPlease specify.

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* 8. What is your gender?

* 7. Race or Ethnicity
Please specify.