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Community Feedback: Help Shape the Selection of Durham’s Next Chief of Police

The City of Durham wants to hear from community members as we begin the search for our next Chief of Police. Your feedback will help us understand what skills and qualities are most important in the next Chief, as well as what issues and opportunities matter most to you.

All responses are anonymous. Survey results will be summarized by Developmental Associates, the consulting group assisting with the search.

Please complete this survey by April 24, 2026.
INSTRUCTIONS - Please answer the questions below as openly and honestly as you can. When you finish, be sure to click “Submit.”
1.What opportunities and challenges do you see for the Durham Police Department in building and maintaining strong relationships with the community?
2.What should be the top three priorities for the next Chief of Police over the next 1–2 years?
3.What leadership qualities are most important for the next Chief of Police?
(Examples: community policing, problem-solving, developing staff, community engagement, empathy, impulse control, commitment to best practices, listening, etc.).
4.Do you have any other comments you would like to share?
If you have questions about this search process, please visit the City of Durham’s website