Bloomington city leaders asking for public input on new Police Chief

Posted on March 5, 2021
Bloomington Police Department
Current chief, Dan Donath announced his retirement last year – just a year after taking the position. (Photo courtesy: WJBC/File)

By Katherine Murphy

BLOOMINGTON – City leaders in Bloomington are asking for public input as they search for the next top cop.

A survey has been posted that allows input in the process of picking a new Police Chief.

A posting on the city’s website notes the survey is not scientific and is being used to give the community a chance to voice its thoughts.

The Public Safety and Community Relations Board (PSCRB), Not In Our Town, and allied groups are behind the survey that you can find at cityblm.org.

The survey will be open through March 31.

Katherine Murphy can be reached at [email protected]. 

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