City of Ithaca
Chief of Police Search Process
Open-Minded, Accessible Communicator*
- appreciates diversity in community but also, after listening to all points of view, isn't afraid to make a decision (7)
- balanced and respectful of all people (22)
- ability to listen to both officers and community (listen to concerns and help people to find common ground) (23)
- the ability to listen, hear, empathize, and talk with people (27)
- the ability to communicate with a diverse public (28)
- willingness to collaborate and share information within community groups and agencies (37)
- in touch with the community (67)
- a civic-minded individual with the desire and ability to educate him/herself on all aspects of this community (68)
* The number after each statement is the statement identification number and can be used to identify the location of the statement on the characteristics point map or the characteristics point-cluster map.