*Spanish/English interpretation will be available at all workshops. The availability of other interpretation services is noted above. ASL will be provided upon request by contacting humanresources@sandiego.gov or 619-236-6313.

These forums are your opportunity to express community concerns and set priorities for the next Chief of Police. The City of San Diego set aside $100,000 to conduct a nationwide search, but Mayor Faulconer plans to have a secret search process to hire the next Chief of Police. The secret panel falls far short of the transparent process community members like you asked for earlier this year.

Remind the Mayor that #TransparencyMatters. Tell him that secret panels do not built trust. Demand that he replace his secret panel with a public search committee comprised of: 2 youth, 1 community stakeholders appointed by each councilmember, and 1 representatives from each of following, the Gang Commission, the Citizens Advisory Board on Police/Community Relations, Community Review Board on Police Practices and Human Relations Commission. Other cities, such as Seattle, have undergone a similar process and San Diego can too.

San Diego’s next Chief of Police will determine SDPD’s relationship with every community. You have a vital role and responsibility to publicly express your values and concerns in this regard. If we can help with additional information and talking points, please indicate this in your email.

Thank you, as always, for your commitment and efforts to make San Diego safer and more just for every San Diegan.