City Of Manhattan Beach: Community Input Regarding Police Chief Recruitment

Press release from the City of Manhattan Beach:

02/03/2022 3:43 PM

Press Release: City of Manhattan Beach Invites Community Input Regarding Police Chief Recruitment (PDF) 

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

CITY MANAGER'S OFFICE

MEDIA CONTACT:
Jessica Vincent, Communications and Civic Engagement Manager
jvincent@manhattanbeach.gov | (310) 802-5405

CITY OF MANHATTAN BEACH INVITES COMMUNITY INPUT REGARDING POLICE CHIEF RECRUITMENT

CITY OF MANHATTAN BEACH INVITES COMMUNITY INPUT REGARDING POLICE CHIEF RECRUITMENT

Manhattan Beach, CA (February 3, 2022) – The City of Manhattan Beach has launched a statewide recruitment to select the next Chief of Police for the Manhattan Beach Police Department (MBPD). Executive search firm Ralph Andersen and Associates is leading this recruitment. As part of the process, community members, business owners, and residents are invited to submit input regarding the desired qualities for the next Chief of Police.

Manhattan Beach, CA (February 3, 2022)

“Engaging with the community on the qualifications, skills, and attributes needed for the next Police Chief is an important step in the recruitment and selection process,” stated City Manager Bruce Moe. “I am confident this approach will assist me with valuable feedback as we begin the process to evaluate and select highly qualified candidates for this important leadership position.”

Throughout the recruitment and selection process, feedback from the community and input from various stakeholders regarding the ideal candidate’s qualifications and personal characteristics will be considered. Qualities, skills, and experience desired in the next MBPD Chief of Police may be submitted through February 27, 2022, to PoliceChief-CommunityInput@manhattanbeach.gov.

The first review of applications will occur the week of March 7, 2022, and will be followed by a robust selection process. Retired Chief Derrick Abell is leading the Police Department as the interim Chief of Police during the recruitment.

Please visit Manhattan Beach Police Department for more information about the Police Department strategies, priorities, programs and services.

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