CIty of Hampton, VA - Chief of Police - Position Profile

Community Survey

GovHRUSA government consulting in partnership with the City of Hampton requests your feedback regarding the search for the next Chief of Police. The City believes it is important to solicit feedback from all members of the community regarding the character, traits and skills that the next Chief of Police should possess as well as the opportunities and challenges he or she may be faced with when assuming the position in Hampton. Please provide responses to the following questions by January 22, 2021. Your responses are anonymous and will be recorded by the consulting firm. Thank you for taking the time to provide us with your important feedback.

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* 1. In which neighborhood do you reside?

Northhampton

Margruder Area

Mercury Central

North King St.

Fox Hill

Buckroe

Phoebus

Downtown

Greater Wythe

Aberdeen

Fort Monroe

I live in a neighboring city (e.g., Newport News, Norfolk)

I am a stakeholder who lives outside of Hampton Roads (e.g., work in Hampton, business owner, college student, etc.)

Other (please specify)

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* 2. Essential Qualifications for next Chief (Select up to 5)

Experience as a Chief or other Command level position

Experience in a diverse, urban community

Experience implementing 21st-century policing principles (e.g., community-oriented policing, crisis intervention and de-escalation, tech savvy)

Experience in a similar-sized police department

Experience working with a Citizen Review Board

Documented track record of cultural competency and promoting diversity / understands history of racism in policing

Documented track record of building relationships in the community

Well-rounded law enforcement background (e.g., patrol, investigation, administration)

Possession of college degree(s) and/or professional credentials (e.g., FBI National Academy, Police Executive Research Forum)

Strategic planning, budgeting and human resources experience

Familiarity with alternatives to incarceration / diversion programs

Familiarity with national accreditation (CALEA)

Political savvy / media savvy

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* 3. Essential Characteristics for next Chief (Select up to 5)

Approachable / accessible

Decisive

Personable / outgoing

Trustworthy / honest / forthright

Even-tempered

Open-minded

Inclusive / anti-racist

Good listener

Team player

Accountable

Mentoring

Self-aware

Respect for others

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* 4. Preferred Leadership & Management Style for next Chief (Select up to 5)

Change agent / transformational leader

Collaborative / partners with community and other leaders

Adopts best practices for police department

Holds officers accountable to policies and high professional standards

Promotes police culture of stewardship and protection vs. enforcement and control / no “us vs. them” attitude

Committed to diversity, inclusion, and fairness in promotions and discipline

Demonstrates care and compassion for all officers and civilian employees / no favoritism

Open-door policy / not overly hierarchical

Committed to transparency / communicates proactively

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* 5. Essential Community Engagement Skills for next Chief (Select up to 5)

Highly visible and active in the community, both professionally and personally

High regard for all members of the community

Relatable to youth / committed to engaging youth

Trains and empowers all officers to engage in the community

Engages community in creative and different ways (e.g., town halls, meet-and-greets, neighborhood walking tours, listening sessions, Officer Friendly, assigned community liaisons, etc.)

Has a pulse on the city / embraces the Hampton culture of inclusion

Works closely with faith-based organizations, schools, and community organizations

Listens and incorporates community concerns into police operations

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* 6. Actions the new Chief needs to Prioritize (Select up to 5)

Get to know the community before making major changes

Cultivate gender and racial diversity in department leadership

Address community distrust of police / cultivate racial reconciliation

Address COVID-19 in the community and in city jail

Address officer retention and compensation

Recruit a diverse police force reflective of the city

Develop youth outreach strategy and strategies to prevent youth gun violence

Enhance partnerships with Schools Division and regional law enforcement agencies

Seek solutions to the underlying causes of criminal activity (e.g., poverty, mental health, education, blight, etc.)

Enhance police training around mental health / disabilities, de-escalation, and cultural sensitivity

Fully implement crisis intervention team and co-responder program

CIty of Hampton, VA - Chief of Police - Position Profile

Community Survey

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* 1. In which neighborhood do you reside?

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* 2. Essential Qualifications for next Chief (Select up to 5)

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* 3. Essential Characteristics for next Chief (Select up to 5)

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* 4. Preferred Leadership & Management Style for next Chief (Select up to 5)

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* 5. Essential Community Engagement Skills for next Chief (Select up to 5)

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* 6. Actions the new Chief needs to Prioritize (Select up to 5)

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* 7. Please share any other comments you have below: