City of Shaker Heights - Chief of Police - Community Input Survey

City of Shaker Heights | Chief of Police | Community Input Survey

Recently, Shaker Heights Police Chief Jeffrey DeMuth announced he will retire in January 2023. With tremendous dedication, Chief DeMuth has served the residents of Shaker for 33 years as a member of the force, and the last six years as chief. Given Chief DeMuth’s excellent record of leadership and given that the #1 goal of City Government in Shaker Heights is to always provide superior response and service delivery, the city seeks to find the right candidate for this important position.

To that end, City Council approved the hiring of a national consulting firm, Public Sector Search & Consulting, Inc. (PSSC), to help identify well-qualified candidates for the position. PSSC seeks input from a variety of sources, including – through this survey – community members. While the mayor is the hiring authority for this post, 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.

This survey will remain open to encourage input throughout the search 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 Shaker Heights. (Select up to five (5))

Strategic thinker and successful change agent

Appropriately educated and continuous learner

Proven successes in building community trust

Proven track record of reducing crime and enhancing public safety

Reputation for advancing Community Oriented Policing

Seasoned spokesperson in public relations, media and news

Problem solver and innovative

Experience recruiting and retaining quality personnel

Promotes diversity, equity and inclusion

Demonstrates acumen in budgeting and financial management

Adept in the use of technology and social media

Prior Police Chief experience

Practices openness and transparency

Implements contemporary and innovative policing practices

Politically astute, but not political

Responsive to community concerns

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

Strong youth engagement

Building trust with diverse stakeholders in the community

Strengthening police / community partnerships

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

Culture change within the department

Holding officers / staff accountable

Applying innovative and progressive policing practices

Expanding intolerance and implicit bias training

Traffic safety and enforcement

Creates effective public / private partnerships

Reducing crime / enhancing public safety

Community policing and problem solving

Staying within allocated budget

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))

Holds all employees accountable

Advances nationally-recognized best practices in policing

Promotes development of staff, training and succession planning

Fosters openness and transparency

Provides fair and even-handed decision making

Advances procedural justice practices

Thinks and acts strategically

Develops meaningful and inclusive solutions to community problems

Demonstrates character (Honesty, high integrity, and ethics)

Values and instills positive community relations

Excellent manager of resources

Values diversity at all levels

Effective in emergency / crisis management

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

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* 5. Do you live in the City of Shaker Heights?

Yes

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

I live in Shaker Heights

I work in Shaker Heights

I own a business in Shaker Heights

I visit, but do not live or work in Shaker Heights

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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 Shaker Heights. (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 Mayor is responsible for appointing the next Chief of Police. Is there anything else you would like the Mayor to consider when he makes this appointment?

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* 5. Do you live in the City of Shaker Heights?

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