City and County of San Francisco Chief of Police Recruitment Community Input Survey

Ralph Andersen & Associates is beginning the recruitment process for the new Chief of Police. The Police Commission seeks your input which will be considered by the Police Commission throughout the selection process.

Last date to submit responses: Monday, September 15, 2025.
1.From the 10 choices listed below, please rank the priorities you believe should be the focus of the San Francisco Police Department. Please rank the choices from 1 to 10, with “1” being the least important and “10” being the most important. Please rank all choices by selecting the corresponding bubble.
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Responding to emergency calls for service
Crime prevention & reduction
Maintaining public order
Police accountability
Promoting police-community partnerships and collaboration
Drug and alcohol enforcement
Neighborhood problem solving
Use of Force Training
Traffic enforcement
Working with young people
2.In your opinion, how safe is the City and County of San Francisco compared to other communities? (Select only one.)
3.ATTRIBUTES – From the 10 choices listed below, please rank the attributes the Police Commission should consider when selecting the next Chief of Police. Please rank the choices from 1 to 10, with “1” being the least important and “10” being the most important. Please rank all choices by selecting the corresponding bubble.
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Integrity
Accountability
Reformer
Strong Leader
Credibility
Problem Solver
Justice
Politically Savvy
Diversity
Professionalism
4.LEADERSHIP – From the 10 choices listed below, please rank the leadership qualities the Police Commission should consider when selecting the next Chief of Police. Please rank the choices from 1 to 10, with “1” being the least important and “10” being the most important. Please rank all choices by selecting the corresponding bubble.
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Communication with the public
Development of staff
Problem solving
Hold employees accountable
Community oriented policing
Understanding of diverse communities
Modern policing practices
Accessibility to the community
Trustworthy
Civic focused
5.PRIORITIES – The new Chief of Police will be required to immediately balance priorities between the Department and the community. From the choices listed below, please rank the priorities you believe should be an immediate focus for the new Chief of Police. Please rank the choices from 1 to 10, with “1” being the least important and “10” being the most important. Please rank all choices by filling in the corresponding bubble.
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Connecting with the men and women of the San Francisco Police Department
Improving police training
Forming partnerships with community groups
Reviewing the effectiveness of all Department programs
Assessing internal accountability model
Building relationships with other law enforcement agencies
Continuing to implement reforms that are in progress
Interfacing with the business community
6.QUALIFICATIONS – When reviewing the desired qualifications for the next Chief of Police, please rank the qualifications you believe are the most important in the selection of a new Chief of Police. Please rank the choices from 1 to 10, with “1” being the least important and “10” being the most important. Please rank all choices by selecting the corresponding bubble.
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Track record of reducing crime
Crisis management experience
Level of education
Experience managing change
Record of community involvement
Years of executive-level experience
Experience working with other jurisdictions
Embraces technology
Experience with reforms
Experience in a diverse community
7.Are you a resident of San Francisco?
8.Are you employed by a company that is located in San Francisco?
9.Is there anything else you can think of that the Police Commission should consider when selecting the next Chief of Police?