LOS ANGELES BOARD OF POLICE COMMISSIONERS

CRITERIA AND CONSIDERATIONS
FOR REAPPOINTMENT OF THE CHIEF OF POLICE

The decision of the Board of Police Commissioners with regard to the application of the Chief of Police for reappointment will be based upon an assessment, in the judgment of the members of the Board pursuant to City Charter Section 575(c), of the demonstrated ability of the Chief of Police to deliver effective police and crime prevention services to the City of Los Angeles, consistent with the policies and directions of the Board.

The Board's assessment will be forward looking, based upon the best interests of the Department and the City, and will focus primarily on the ability of the Chief of Police to lead and manage the Department and its resources to meet the expected needs of the Department and City over the next five years, and to inspire confidence in the Department as an effective, community based policing organization.

The Board's assessment will take into account the following criteria and considerations:

1. VISION AND LEADERSHIP

A) Has the Chief developed an overall vision and image of the Los Angeles Police Department (LAPD) that enhanced its accountability, integrity and professionalism?

B) Has this vision been communicated to the employees of the organization with respect to their role in implementing it?

C) Has the Chief established himself as a trusted and respected leader within the Police Commission, Department and the community who can carry out his vision and policies and who inspires public confidence in the Department and its operations?

D) Has the Chief established and maintained a management structure and operations that provide effective leadership, control and accountability and anticipate and address the needs of the Police Commission, Department and community at-large?

E) Has the Chief identified and prioritized specific policies and actions to achieve his vision and image of LAPD?

2. CONTROL AND PREVENTION OF CRIME

A) Has the Chief created, implemented and evaluated strategies to deal with current, emerging and anticipated criminal activities and trends?

B) What does a statistical analysis of the overall rate of crime during the tenure of the existing Chief of Police reveal?

C) Has the Chief created, implemented and evaluated strategies to deal with major events and the war on terrorism and the need for post September 11, 2001 security?

D) Has the 9-1-1 emergency response system and response time improved under the Chief?

3. MANAGEMENT

Fiscal Management

A) Has the Chief developed annual budgets over the past five years that maximize Department resources, enhance its revenue and reflect the priorities set by the Mayor, Police Commission and City Council?

B) Have the critical needs of the Department been addressed as a result of the Chief's fiscal management?

C) Are appropriate program monitoring systems and management controls in place to ensure that expenditures are proper?

Planning\Goals

A) Has the Chief achieved the goals set by the Mayor, City Council and Police Commission for the Chief in his initial five-year term?

B) Have any of the Chief's visions for his initial five-year term been implemented into policies, procedures and specific action?

C) Have such policies, procedures and specific action been effective?

D) Has the Chief willingly revised, modified or adjusted such goals to comply with the proposals of the Mayor and the City Council and the directives of the Police Commission?

E) Has the Chief made as a priority the reduction of crime?

F) Has the Chief provided innovation, leadership and direction in organizing, deploying and equipping Department personnel with updated technology and the emerging techniques for dealing with continuing criminal activity?

G) Has the Chief implemented a plan to identify state-of-the-art equipment to include non-lethal use of force devices and systems to enhance Patrol officers' safety and the Department's ability to handle trends in serious crime?

H) Has the Chief managed the process of officer-involved shootings to ensure quality and adherence to the statute of limitations?

I) Has planning been proactive rather than reactive in crisis situations?

4. POLICE REFORM

A) Has the Chief embraced police reform including, but not limited to, the implementation of the Consent Decree and the implementation of the Christopher Commission Report?

B) What does a statistical analysis of allegations of excessive force or improper tactics during the tenure of the Chief reveal?

5. STRATEGIES FOR COMMUNITY POLICING / PROGRAMS

A) What successful crime prevention programs have been initiated by the Chief during his tenure?

B) How has the Chief implemented a community-policing model in Los Angeles during his tenure?

C) How has the Chief effectively utilized the Community Police Advisory Boards during his tenure?

D) How has the Chief effectively utilized the Senior Lead Officer Program during his tenure?

E) How has the Chief involved the community at-large in problem solving regarding the Department?

6. COMMUNICATIONS

A) How has the Chief maintained communications within the Department with the rank and file?

B) How has the Chief maintained clear, consistent, accurate and timely communications between the Department and the Mayor and City Council?

C) How has the Chief maintained clear, consistent, accurate and timely communications between the Department and the Police Commission?

D) How has the Chief maintained clear, consistent, accurate and timely communications between the Department and the Police Protective League, Command Officers Association and other employee organizations?

E) Has the Chief maintained clear, consistent, accurate and timely communications between the Department and other law enforcement entities, including state and federal police and prosecutors?

F) Has the Chief maintained informative and consistent communication with the community at-large and the media in order to improve relations between the Department and the various communities within the City?

7. PERSONNEL ADMINISTRATION AND EMPLOYEE RELATIONS

Recruitment

A) Has the Chief provided leadership and creative solutions toward solving the recruitment problem?

B) Have the Chief's recruitment goals been accomplished?

Retention

A) Has the Chief demonstrated leadership in improving morale?

B) Has the Chief proposed a plan for retention in achieving the Department's goal for maximizing the number of active police officers in the City?

C) Has the Chief been effective in developing leaders by providing opportunities for promotion within the Department?

Retaliation

A) Has the Chief demonstrated leadership in preventing retaliation in police misconduct/employee relations issues?

Diversity and Fairness

A) How has the Chief ensured that diversity is enhanced within the Department?

B) Has the Chief demonstrated the leadership to promote an environment where all Department employees are treated fairly and held to a consistent set of standards?

C) Has the Chief demonstrated leadership in reducing and eliminating all forms of bias and disrespect among employees?

8. POLICE COMMISSION RELATIONSHIP

A) Has the Chief embraced and implemented Police Commission directives?

B) Has the Chief notified the Commission in a timely manner on policy and operational matters?

C) Has the Chief consulted with the Police Commission on significant policy decisions prior to implementation?

D) Has the Chief provided an environment of trust between his office and the Police Commission and its staff?