NORFOLK, VA – The City of Norfolk is moving closer toward identifying its next Chief of Police. More than three dozen qualified individuals applied prior to last month’s deadline, reflecting strong national interest in the role. Morris & McDaniel, the City’s recruitment consulting firm for this position, is now reviewing applications to determine which candidates progress to the next round. Those who advance will be assessed on their respective knowledge, skills and abilities to meet the needs of this critical position for the City of Norfolk and the Norfolk Police Department.
Based on those responses, the top candidates will be brought to Norfolk after the holidays to take part in an assessment center with subject matter experts. This phase will also be administered and scored by Morris & McDaniel. A finalist list will then be provided to the City for additional interviews and assessments prior to a final selection by the City Manager early next year.
“I am extremely pleased to see such strong interest from those seeking to become Norfolk’s next Chief of Police,” said Dr. Chip Filer, Norfolk City Manager. “This role is of paramount importance to our community today, and well into the future. With respect to that significance, we are working closely and deliberately with the experts at Morris & McDaniel to thoroughly vet this deep pool of applicants to maximize our ability to identify our next chief. I look forward to meeting with these folks very soon and am excited to begin our next chapter of law enforcement in Norfolk.”