Search process

You can see the process the City is using to hire a new Police Chief.
Search process started

Hired a national search firm

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

 

Listening sessions held

Engaged stakeholders

The first phase of the search process included:

  • Community engagement
  • Police department employee survey
  • City Council input

Held community listening sessions

The community listening sessions were held in locations across Minneapolis between Aug. 25 and Sept. 14. These listening sessions were facilitated by City Council members. The community provided feedback, guidance, and perspective on the next police chief. 

See the list of listening sessions held

Next steps

Anticipated timeline

The search is moving forward on the following timeline:

September

  • Applications continue to be accepted
  • Review and vetting of candidates 
  • Screening and candidate interview begins

September-October

  • Candidate interviews continue
  • Finalists identified
Final steps

Complete the hiring process

Mayor Frey, Commissioner Barnette and other City leaders completed final interviews. 

Mayor Frey has submitted to the City Council the nomination letter of Bill Peterson to serve as Chief of the Minneapolis Police Department. 

City Council received and filed Mayor Frey's nomination to appoint Bill Peterson as Chief of Police for a three-year term ending in January 2030. 

Next steps

  • A public hearing at the Public Health, Safety and Equity Committee. 
  • It must come back to the full City Council for final confirmation vote, where it must receive a majority vote.