City of Overland Park begins search for next Chief of Police
OVERLAND PARK, Kan. — The City of Overland Park is beginning its process to hear from the community about its next Chief of Police.
Overland Park has selected a recruiting firm to lead a national search for the next police chief.
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Public Sector Search and Consulting and city staff will meet with community leaders to develop a talent profile for the position.
The profile will give applicants an understanding of the job duties and the community’s priorities for the department.
“It is extremely important that we engage the community to learn what residents and visitors want in a Police Department leader,” City Manager Lori Curtis Luther said.
“Police officers earn public support by living our community’s values. I am eager to hear their thoughts and begin our search in earnest.”
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The project team will meet with representatives from community organizations, neighborhood groups and the community to hear about the values and skills they find important for the new leader to have.
After the team develops the talent profile, the city manager will work with a panel to interview and select the next chief.
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