NEW HAVEN, Conn.: Last week the City of New Haven released a Request for Proposal (RFP) through its’ Public Purchasing Portal. This key step will allow the city to engage with a professional executive search firm which will aide a nation-wide search for a permanent Chief of Police.

Following the selection of the executive search vendor, the city and the vendor will engage in a public input process. This process will include both community input as well input from the New Haven Police Department as to what people want to see in their next chief.

“I’m looking forward to identifying a well-qualified firm who can assist the city in finding a strong leader for our department,” said Mayor Justin Elicker. “The selection of a permanent police chief is critical to our city’s future. Once a firm is in place, we will gather input from the public and key stakeholders about the qualities they feel are most important in an individual filling this role – and we will incorporate that feedback into the selection process.”

Chief Administrative Officer Regina Rush-Kittle, who the Mayor has asked to lead the search process, added: “I’m looking forward to working with a firm and establishing a community engagement process that truly listens to community members and stakeholders. I’m confident that we can identify a well-qualified individual who will serve our department and city with integrity and distinction.”

City of New Haven Public Purchasing Portal: https://tinyurl.com/4kdrt9wm

Executive Search: Police Chief Request for Qualification: https://tinyurl.com/2r2vfhpr