A community consultation has determined that Ottawans want their next police chief to possess an “impossible” combination of attributes.
The consultation, which was conducted by Hefid Solutions at the behest of the Ottawa Police Services Board, drew over 1,400 responses to an online survey and included in-person and virtual meetings with community members.
Respondents were near unanimous in weighing all the attributes as important. The report acknowledged that “having one person possessing all the attributes is impossible.”Article content The survey, made available in English and French but no other language, was also intended to help the board determine the priorities for Ottawa’s next police chief. Respondents highlighted reducing gun violence and increasing police accountability as top priorities. A third of respondents also said they were concerned about OPS staffing levels and that the service would be unable to keep up with policing Ottawa as the city continues to grow.
The police board approved the hiring of Hefid Solutions in May to conduct the consultation at an estimated cost of $76,500, with $7,500 of that amount budgeted for honorarium payments — $50 payments provided to some participants as a token in exchange for their participation.Article content
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