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Cambridge Announces Public Forums on Police Commissioner Search

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The search process for hiring a new Police Commissioner in the City of Cambridge is underway. City Manager Louis A. DePasquale has hired the Police Executive Research Forum (PERF), a Washington, DC based non-profit that over the past decade has assisted with more than 75 executive searches, to assist with the development of the leadership profile, the recruitment of highly qualified candidates, and the applicant screening process.

The public is invited to assist the City with the development of the leadership profile for the Police Commissioner search. Members of the public may participate in the process by attending one of the Citywide Public Forums or by providing written feedback.

Two Citywide Public Forums, facilitated by PERF, are being held on:

  • Thursday, March 2, 2017 from 6:00 p.m. – 8:00 p.m. at the School Committee Room, CRLS, 459 Broadway.
  • Saturday, March 4, 2017 from 10:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. at the Citywide Senior Center, 806 Massachusetts Avenue.

During these session, the public will be asked to discuss:

  • What are the leadership qualities that you want the Cambridge Police Commissioner to possess?
  • What are the challenges and opportunities that the next Police Commissioner will need to address?

Members of the public can send their written comments on these key questions, along with other any other relevant feedback, directly to PERF by emailing Cambridgecomments@policeforum.org.

In addition to the public forums, PERF will be conducting multiple interviews with various constituencies, including: school staff; business and university representatives; City employees; non-profit community; neighborhood associations; faith community; youth representatives; City board and commission members; and community agency partners. The collective feedback will assist with the development of the final recruitment profile.

The City anticipates candidate recruitment to commence in mid-March and interviews with candidates to take place in May. The selection and appointment of the Police Commissioner is made by the City Manager.

For additional information about the public forums, please contact the City Manager’s Office at 617-349-4300.


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