Public Sector Search & Consulting (PSSC) was hired to oversee and lead the process to hire a new Police Chief for the City. They're the only search firm in the U.S. to focus solely on recruiting police executives. They have a proven record of recruiting diverse candidates.

This firm is experienced in:

• Conducting national searches for police chiefs
• Engaging the community
• Partnering with stakeholders
• Creating a position profile
• Recruiting qualified candidates for consideration
• Vetting candidates

Learn about the Public Sector Search approach

Formed a search committee

A search committee was formed to work to help with the process.

The search committee:

• Is made of community members with diverse backgrounds
• Will interview candidates vetted by PSSC
• Recommend candidates

Read the March 9th press release for more information

Read the list of current search committee members

Public Sector Search & Consulting has met with:

• Internal stakeholders including Mayor Frey and City Council Members
• Developed a community engagement survey for their input

Read the March 6th press release for more information 

Held community listening sessions

Public Sector Search & Consulting (PSSC):

• Conducted community stakeholder meetings
• Had a discussion with the Minneapolis Police Department Command staff
• Had a discussion with the Minneapolis Police labor representation
• Created  position profile
• Posted an official job opening
• Began recruitment

View the job posting

The process is entering the search committee phase.

The search committee is:

• Analyzing community feedback data
• Creating interview questions
• Reviewing all applications

The search committee will then:

• Interview initial candidates selected
• Interview final candidates selected  
• Forward recommendations to the Mayor

See the members of the search committee

Mayor Frey will:

• Review the list of recommended finalists by the search committee
• Interview selected finalists
• Have a background check completed by the Bureau of Criminal Apprehension (BCA)
• Submit the person selected to the Minneapolis City Council for final confirmation process 

The process is expected to conclude in the fall of 2022.