Chief of Police-City of Battle Creek (MI)
About the role
The City of Battle Creek is conducting a national search for an experienced, progressive, and highly accomplished law enforcement executive to serve as its next Chief of Police. This is a compelling opportunity to lead a respected municipal police organization that has achieved significant progress in reducing violent crime, strengthening community partnerships, and incorporating technology and contemporary policing strategies into its operations. Battle Creek is a diverse and historic southwest Michigan community of approximately 53,000 residents encompassing 44 square miles and located along the I-94 corridor between Detroit and Chicago. The Battle Creek Police Department provides comprehensive police services to Battle Creek and contractual services to Bedford Township. The Department has an authorized strength of approximately 119 sworn positions and currently employs approximately 112 sworn personnel, including recruits, along with approximately 18 civilian employees. BCPD’s capabilities include Patrol/Operations, Investigations, gang and drug enforcement, K-9, drone operations, an Emergency Response Team, victim advocacy, crisis intervention resources, forensic services, and regional intelligence partnerships. The Department continues to invest in community policing, technology, data-informed deployment, and development of a Drone as First Responder program. Operating under a Council-Manager form of government, the Chief reports to the City Manager and serves as a key member of the City’s executive leadership team.
Responsibilities
- Sustain reductions in serious violent crime
- Develop the next generation of BCPD leaders
- Strengthen community trust
- Advance constitutional policing
- Manage resources responsibly
- Maintain productive labor and organizational partnerships
- Build community trust
- Develop future leaders
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