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Monte Vista hires KRW Associates for police chief recruitment and discusses staffing changes
Summary
The council approved a $24,250 contract with KRW Associates to recruit a new police chief and heard updates on interim leadership, promotions, staffing, and a May 1 schedule for candidate outreach and community input.
The Monte Vista City Council authorized a contract with KRW Associates to lead recruitment for a new police chief at a contract cost of $24,250. The contract also allows the city to cover travel expenses for candidates invited for in-person interviews.
City staff said interim Chief Tyler Hartford is serving in the role and is eligible to apply; staff emphasized the officers are supportive of Hartford’s interim leadership. City Manager Gigi Dennis outlined the recruitment schedule: KRW Associates will be in Monte Vista April 30–May 2, seek council input May 1, hold community and staff meetings, and complete follow-up by May 2.
Council approved the contract on roll call: Councilor Howard (Yes), Councilor Lawrence (Yes), Councilor Watson (Aye), Mayor Pro Tem Segoli (Aye), Mayor Becker (Aye). Dennis said travel costs for candidates to attend interviews will be paid by the city if travel is required.
In the same segment, Police Chief/representative Tyler Hartford and staff reported on department activity: two officers (Officer Anthony Chacon and Corporal Robert Pino) were promoted to sergeant, recruitment outreach is planned including a presentation April 23 at Pikes Peak State College, and the department is reimplementing a Law Enforcement Assisted Diversion program with local partners. Staff encouraged council and community participation in May 1 recruitment outreach.
The contract award and staffing updates were presented as administrative actions; council and staff requested participation in the candidate traits discussion scheduled after the May 1 council meeting.
