MANHATTAN (KSNT) – Locals are invited to attend two upcoming public forums in Manhattan as the search continues for the next director of the Riley County Police Department (RCPD).
Joshua Kinder with the RCPD said in a press release that the agency’s Law Board will host the first of two public meetings at 7 p.m. on Thursday, Nov. 19 at the Manhattan Fire Department’s Headquarters located at 2000 Denison Ave. to gather feedback on the search for someone to fill the RCPD’s director position. Current Director Brian Peete is set to exit his position with the agency at the end of this year.
Residents are encouraged to share their expectations, priorities and desired leadership qualities they’d like to see in the next director at these public meetings. Feedback gathered during these meetings will help influence the Law Board’s interview questions and selection criteria.
- Key questions to be addressed
- Leadership – What qualities and values are the most important in the next RCPD director?
- Public safety – What issue or crime concern should the new director prioritize first?
- Community policing – What programs or interactions should RCPD implement, change or expand?
- Future leadership – What advice would you give the final director candidates?
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Kinder said each speaker will have up to three minutes apiece, with a maximum of 10 speakers per question. Attendees who agree with a speaker are recommended to raise their hands to help identify shared priorities.
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