City of Aurora - Chief of Police Search - Community Input Survey

City of Aurora | Chief of Police | Community Input Survey

As part of the search & selection process for the next Chief of Police for the City of Aurora, Public Sector Search & Consulting, Inc. is asking for the community's input. While we are seeking feedback from a variety of sources, we really need the community's perspective to understand the qualities we should be looking for in your next Chief of Police. You can submit your comments anonymously.

Thank you for completing the survey and participating in this process.

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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 Aurora. (Select up to five (5))

Highly educated

A track record of building community trust

Change management/successful change agent

Experience in budgeting and financial management

Practices transparency and openness

Politically astute, but not political

Experience with public relations, media and news/social media

Track record of reducing crime and promoting community safety

Promotes diversity and gender equity in the workplace

Implements contemporary and innovative policing practices

Prior Police Chief experience

Experience with 1st Amendment protests

Experience recruiting and retaining quality personnel

Promotes Community Oriented Policing

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* 2. The new Chief of Police will need to balance competing PRIORITIES as the Aurora 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 Aurora Police Department. (Select up to five (5))

Building trust in the community

Strengthening police/community partnerships

Staying within allocated budget

Holding officers/staff accountable

Expanding on racism and implicit bias training

Crime reduction

Innovative and progressive policing practices

Community policing and problem solving

Culture change within the department

Traffic safety and enforcement

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))

Develops meaningful solutions to community problems

Honesty, integrity, character

Emergency/crisis management response

Embraces nationally-recognized best practices in policing

Values positive community relations

Embraces transparency

Strategic thinker

Holds all employees accountable

Fair and even-handed

Promotes development of staff, training and succession planning

Excellent manager of resources

Values diversity at all levels

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* 4. The City Manager is responsible for appointing the next Chief of Police. Is there anything else you would like the City Manager to consider when he makes this appointment?

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

Yes

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

I live in Aurora

I work in Aurora

I own a business in Aurora

I visit, but do not live or work in Aurora

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* 7. Race or Ethnicity
Please specify.

White or Caucasian

Hispanic or Latino

Black or African American

Asian or Asian American

American Indian 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 Aurora. (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. The City Manager is responsible for appointing the next Chief of Police. Is there anything else you would like the City Manager to consider when he makes this appointment?

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

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* 6. Please check the categories that best describe your relationship with the City of Aurora. (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.