Police Chief Feedback Form

The choice of Evanston's next police chief will be critical to the safety and well-being of our community. The City is committed to soliciting as much public input as possible and incorporating that feedback into the decision-making process. Please answer the questions below to help us build a profile consistent with the community's priorities.

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* 1. Which skills or abilities are most vital to the success of a new Police Chief: (pick the top 3)

Trustworthy / Ethical

Ability to motivate and mentor officers

Engaged / Involved

Functions well under pressure

Strong communicator with different stakeholders

Strategic thinker / Innovative

Authentic / Emotionally intelligent

Accountable / Transparent

Fair

Accessible and visible

Collaborative

Other (please specify)

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* 2. What type of experience is most critical for the new police chief to have: (pick the top 3)

Previous leadership positions

State police officer certification

Personnel training and development experience

Public education and awareness experience

Experience working in Evanston Police Department

Public health experience

Experience working in progressive communities

Experience effectuating major reform or culture change

Experience working in university communities

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* 3. What values or approaches to public safety would you most like a new police chief to hold (pick the top 2)?

Identifying potential problems and addressing them proactively

Responding to calls for service as the key driver of police activity

Determining police priorities and strategies in partnership with community

Focusing on racial equity and racial disparities

Policing as a tool to enhance public health

The pursuit of restorative justice as a tool to heal communities

Bringing an understanding of trauma and its effects to all interactions with community members

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* 4. What is the biggest challenge the new police chief will have to deal with? (pick the top 3)

Personnel hiring and management

Public education and awareness

Public trust in the police department

Stability and morale in the police department

Equipment and technology management

Implementing a reform agenda

Relationship with City elected officials and non-police City staff

Strategic planning

Other (please specify)

Police Chief Feedback Form

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* 1. Which skills or abilities are most vital to the success of a new Police Chief: (pick the top 3)

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* 2. What type of experience is most critical for the new police chief to have: (pick the top 3)

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* 3. What values or approaches to public safety would you most like a new police chief to hold (pick the top 2)?

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* 4. What is the biggest challenge the new police chief will have to deal with? (pick the top 3)

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* 5. What should a potential police chief understand about our community?