A search firm specializing in law enforcement will lead the nationwide search for Chicago’s permanent police superintendent — a search with a fast turnaround, May 7 application deadline.
The Community Commission for Public Safety and Accountability, Chicago’s fledglingOver the last five years, the firm that "works exclusively on searches for police executives" has spearheaded "more than 50 searches" — 18 in "major U.S. cities," officials said. The Chicago search will be "led by two retired police chiefs."
Gary Peterson, president, CEO and founder of Public Sector Search & Consulting, is a former police chief in Martinez, Calif. Trish Peterson, the firm’s co-founder and executive vice president of operations, is a former trial attorney with the San Francisco Bay Area district attorney’s office. Commissioner Remel Terry was quoted as saying the commission was "thrilled to collaborate" with a search firm whose "track record for attracting outstanding police leaders" and "commitment to inclusivity and community engagement aligns perfectly with the commission’s values.""We look forward to working closely with their team to identify extraordinary candidates," Terry said in the statement.
The decision to request nothing more than a "comprehensive resume, compelling cover letter" and five professional references is a marked change from previous searches.authorized an application that included eight essay questions. They were asked how they "assess and address bias-based policing" and how that message gets "articulated to the police force and executed" all the way down to officers on the beat.After three years leading the Chicago Police Department as superintendent, David Brown is stepping down and leaving Chicago. Brown has accepted a new position in his home state, Texas.
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