Mayor Smiley is looking for your help to find the next Chief of the Providence Police Department.
 
What do you think makes a good leader? What are your public safety concerns and priorities?
 
We want to know! Please take 2 minutes to share your thoughts.
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* 1. What are the most important goals for the next Chief of Police? (Select no more than 3)

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* 2. How important are the following leadership qualities in a Chief to you? 
Rank the qualities from most important (1) to least important (6).

  1. Ability to lead culture change
  2. Manages competing priorities well
  3. Leads ethically and with integrity
  4. Holds staff and self accountable
  5. Committed to respect and justice for all
  6. Is accessible and transparent in decision-making

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* 3. How important is knowledge and experience in the following areas to you?
Rank the qualities from most important (1) to least important (7).

  1. Lived experience in Providence
  2. Using technology and data to solve problems
  3. Running a transparent organization
  4. Proven record in the areas of diversity, equity, and inclusion
  5. Gun violence prevention
  6. Recruiting, training, and retaining officers
  7. Community policing methods

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* 4. What public safety issues are most important to you and your neighbors? (Select no more than 3)

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* 5. In your own words, tell us what you're looking for in a new Chief of Police.
Feel free to use key terms or phrases.

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* 6. What question(s) do you have for the next Chief of Police?
Your question(s) may be asked in a public forum.

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* 7. What is your zipcode?

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* 8. Which statement best describes you?