The new Denver police chief will earn $214,286 annually, and plans are underway for choosing the right person for one of the most high-profile jobs in the city.
The chief is one of the highest-paid mayoral appointees, earning more than Mayor Michael Hancock, who will make $171,197 this year.
A job description has been posted on the city’s website, a search committee has been formed and a series of community meetings have been set. Hancock has said the next chief will be selected from the current ranks of officers and retirees who have held the rank of lieutenant or higher for at least five years.
As part of the application process, applicants must write a three-page essay explaining their strategies to build upon Chief Robert White’s work while incorporating their own ideas and philosophies, according to the job posting. Applications are due May 27.
The community meetings
- Tuesday, May 22, 6 to 7:30 p.m., Regis Groff Campus, 18250 E. 51st Ave.
- Tuesday, May 29, 6 to 7:30 p.m., PPA Event Center, 2105 Decatur St.
- Tuesday, June 5, 6 to 7:30 p.m., Westwood Community Center (SWIC), 1000 S. Lowell Blvd.
- Saturday, June 9, 9:30 to 11:00 a.m., Windsor Gardens (Center Point), 597 S. Clinton St.
The search committee
Troy Riggs, Search Committee chair and executive director of Public Safety
Councilwoman Kendra Black, Denver City Council, District 4
Councilman Christopher Herndon, Denver City Council, District 8
Ryan Brackley, assistant district attorney, Denver District Attorney’s Office
Tech. Tyrone Campbell, Denver Police Department
Linda Childears, President and CEO, Daniels Fund
Stephanie Donner, general counsel, Galvanize Inc.
Detective Rachel Eid, Denver Police Department
Charlie Garcia, executive council member, Colorado Bar Association Criminal Law Section
Rev. Terrence Hughes, president, Greater Denver Ministerial Alliance
L. Roger Hutson, president and CEO, HRM Resources III, LLC
Gerardo Lopez, executive director, Homies Unidos
John McMillian, founder, Be Better Than Average
Nicole Melaku, executive director, Colorado Immigrant Rights Coalition
Qusair Mohamedbhai, partner, Rathod Mohamedbhai LLC
Daniel Ramos, executive director, One Colorado
Staff writer Jon Murray contributed to this report.
Source : Denver Post