Police Chief Executive Search

The City of Independence, Missouri, issued a Request for Proposals (RFP) for a Police Chief Executive Search. The purpose of the RFP was to receive competitive proposals from qualified executive recruiting firms to assist in the recruitment of a new Police Chief. The contract was awarded to GovHR. The scope of work includes assisting the City of Independence in the recruitment of a new Police Chief. Key points to consider for similar contracts include the need for executive recruiting firms to have experience in police chief recruitment, the importance of a thorough search process, and the need for effective communication with stakeholders. • The RFP was issued on January 25, 2022, and proposals were due by February 1, 2022. • The contract was awarded to GovHR on February 17, 2022. • The City of Independence is seeking a new Police Chief, and the selected vendor will be responsible for assisting in the recruitment process. • The scope of work includes identifying qualified candidates, conducting interviews, and making recommendations to the City.