DALLAS (WBAP/KLIF) – The City of Dallas is moving forward in its search for a new Chief of Police.
Chief Renee Hall announced her resignation earlier this year and plans to leave the department at the end of this year.
The City Manager has hired a search firm to identify candidates. The position is now posted. Below is a portion of the job description:
“While this is an incredible opportunity to lead one of the nation’s top law enforcement agencies, this moment comes at a time of historic social awakening about systemic racism, the role of police, political unrest, and a worldwide pandemic. Top candidates must be ready to provide contemporary police expertise in anti-violence initiatives and strategies to lessen the tensions that accompany First Amendment expression. Successful candidates will have an exceptional career history in a major metropolitan area and will be known for their engaging, confident, yet personable style. The next chief will also have a vision for policing in the City of Dallas that builds on reforms that have been completed or are underway. The DPD has a $557 million budget and is allocated more than 3,000 sworn officers and 600 civilian employees, who provide police services to the Dallas community. The ideal candidate will have demonstrated experience building a culture of continuous improvement and accountability. They will be forward-thinking, focused, and driven to ensure department policies and actions are consistent with the best policing practices appropriate in today’s world.”
The City Manager is ultimately responsible for hiring the Police Chief but Mayor Eric Johnson is encouraging residents to fill out a survey about what they want in their next Chief of Police.
“It will be critical to have real community input in the process, as I have made clear to the city manager,” Mayor Johnson said in his newsletter. “You should have a say in this process.”
You can give your thoughts on leadership qualities HERE or by calling 214-671-5190.
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