Roanoke City Police Chief Recruitment

Based upon the announced retirement of our current Police Chief the City has initiated the recruitment process for a new Chief. As a part of that process we are interested in learning more about the community’s preferences and expectations as they relate to the next Chief. Your assistance is requested. Please take a few moments to complete this survey. The responses to this survey will be combined with stakeholder interviews to help the City Manager craft the recruitment profile that will be used in advertising the position. Thank you!

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* 1. Please provide the zip code of your residence or place of business.

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* 2. What characteristics do you believe are essential that our next Police Chief possess? (Choose up to three)

Innovative

Articulate

Thoughtful

Decisive

Engaging

Trustworthy

Even-Tempered

Approachable

Open-Minded

Inclusive

Self-Confident

Collaborative

Transformative

Accountable

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* 3. What qualifications do you believe are essential for our next Police Chief? (Choose up to three)

Experience as a Chief in another jurisdiction

Experience in an urban community

Experience in a diverse community

Possession of professional credentials (FBI National Academy, and the Senior Management Institute for Police Executives, etc)

Tech-Savvy

Public speaking/communications skills

Degrees in Criminal Science or similar

Experience with community-oriented policing

Strategic planning and budgeting experience

Experience in a similar-sized police department

Cultural competency

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* 4. The three most important actions the new Chief needs to focus on? (Choose up to three)

Supporting the officers and other personnel that work for the Police Department

Engaging with community members

Identifying and implementing organizational strategies

Evaluating crime statistics and crafting appropriate responses

Enhancing partnerships with other city departments and other law enforcement agencies

Seeking solutions to the underlying causes of criminal activities

Maintaining a strong leadership/command staff

Strengthening partnerships with neighborhood and other local groups

Transforming the culture of local policing

Attending community events

Holding the Police Department accountable for actions and outcomes

Developing a diverse and inclusive police force

Roanoke City Police Chief Recruitment

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* 1. Please provide the zip code of your residence or place of business.

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* 2. What characteristics do you believe are essential that our next Police Chief possess? (Choose up to three)

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* 3. What qualifications do you believe are essential for our next Police Chief? (Choose up to three)

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* 4. The three most important actions the new Chief needs to focus on? (Choose up to three)

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* 5. What else is important to consider as we look for a new Police Chief?