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Community Survey: What Makes a Great Director of Police Accountability for the City of Berkeley?

Survey Purpose:
The City of Berkeley is partnering with an external recruiting firm, WBCP Inc., to assist us in recruiting for the next Director of Police Accountability. We would like your input on the core attributes, qualities of leadership, and technical strengths we should be looking for to support our organization and community. Please take a few moments to share your feedback—your responses are greatly appreciated.

Please respond by Wednesday, June 10th, 2026. Your responses will remain anonymous and will be used to inform the ideal candidate profile and provide guidance to the City Council regarding the hiring process.

ADDITIONAL FEEDBACK & ENGAGEMENT OPTIONS: The City is holding an in-person community meeting on Tuesday, May 26th from 6:00 – 8:00PM, where members of the public can attend and provide feedback in-person/verbally. Community members may also choose to attend this meeting virtually. Details for this meeting will be publicized on City channels.
If you have any questions regarding the survey or would like to provide further input via phone or email, you may contact the recruiter, Lauren Gerson-Greene at lauren@wbcpinc.com.
1.From the list below, please identify the top seven core technical and interpersonal competencies/attributes you believe the next Director of Police Accountability for the City of Berkeley should possess, and be highly proficient in, to be successful. FYI: Integrity and positive impact are foundational expectations for all public sector leaders, and are therefore not listed below.(Required.)
2.If not listed above, what are other key competencies and skills the next Director of Police Accountability needs to have to be successful and continue to carry out the goals and vision of the community?
3.What do you think potential candidates should understand about the Berkeley community in order to be successful in this role?
4.What else would you like the City to consider when selecting a candidate for the Director of Police Accountability role?
5.What is your connection to the City of Berkeley?
6.What Zip Code do you live, work, or study in?