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City manager outlines national search and advisory team behind new South Burlington police chief hire
Summary
City Manager Baker described the national search that produced 14 applicants, a two-day assessment center with 16 participants, and a police chief advisory team that included community, business, and union representatives.
City Manager Baker described the hiring process that led to the selection of the new police chief, saying the city ran a national search with 14 applicants and used a two-day assessment center involving 16 participants to evaluate finalists. He credited a police chief advisory team of residents, service providers, union representatives and elected officials for guiding the process.
Baker named several advisory participants, including Stacy Gabbard from Temple Sinai, Mike Oler from CHT, representatives from UVM Health Network and the Vermont Professionals of Color Network, business community members and Councilor Elizabeth Fitzgerald. He described the advisory team and assessment center as central to ensuring the new leader reflected community priorities.
