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Mission statement

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It is the mission of the Bloomington Police Department to work honorably and steadfastly with members of the community to enhance livability through servant leadership, strong partnerships, and continuous innovation.

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Vision Statement

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As a leading law enforcement agency, the Bloomington Police Department will focus on enhancing the City of Bloomington’s livability through continuous application of innovation and strong partnerships with our community while applying the values of honesty, integrity, professionalism, commitment to service, reverence for law and respect for human dignity.

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Purpose of strategic plan

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to provide essential guidance to the organization for achieving short and long-term visions while navigating the complexities of public safety and law enforcement.

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Priority 1

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employee development, inclusion, and wellness

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Priority 2

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crime prevention and traffic safety

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Priority 3

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planning and problem solving

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Priority 4

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community engagement

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Priority 5

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transparency

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The purpose of police:

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to protect the vulnerable from harm

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Priority 6

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enhance infrastructure

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How many strategic priorities are there?

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6

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How many objectives and actions are included in the strategic priorities?

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17 objectives and 137 actions (137 under “quick facts” but 141 under “strategic priorities”)

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What 3 things is the Strategic Plan built on?

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Pillars of the President’s Task Force on 21st Century Policing, IL Association of Chiefs of Police, NAACP’s 10 shared principles

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This plan aligns with the President’s Task Force on 21st Century Policing and incorporates its recent_______, published on 4/25/2023.

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Renewed Call to Action

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The strategic plan sets ambitious goals, driven by a focused and diligent pursuit of ______ and ______.

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public safety and community service

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High levels of ________, __________, and _______ are crucial to achieving our strategic objectives.

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community
employee engagement
staff development

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This plan will provide a roadmap of where BPD wants to go, based on _______(4) and with metrics and target goals for completion.

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informed decisions
direction and focus
collaboration
innovation

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What does the SWOT model stand for?

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strengths
weaknesses
opportunities and
threats

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COB’s council strategic priorities, specifically related to BPD’s mission

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Improve infrastructure, improve efficiency in service delivery, and enhance public safety and well-being

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What are the 6 pillars of 21st century policing initiative?

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  1. building trust
  2. policy/oversight
  3. technology and innovation
  4. community policing/crime reduction
  5. professionalism and training
  6. strengthen our workforce
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Priority 1: Employee Development, Inclusion, and Wellness. How many strategic objectives and actions?

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9 objectives and 41 actions

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How will BPD place a high value on optimizing employee development, inclusion, and wellness? This is Priority 1.

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through proven programs, resources, tools, and policies

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Under Priority 1, BPD will create a culture where all employees are _____(4)

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safe
healthy
engaged
resilient

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Which priority does this fall under?

Enhance employee health and wellness

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Which priority does this fall under? Develop a personnel evaluation system (PES) for staff to enhance employee performance, development, feedback, and capability with a focus on servant leadership principles
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Which priority does this fall under? Utilize BPD's mentorship program to assist employees with professional growth, career development, succession planning, and enhance police services with servant leadership ideals.
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Which priority does this fall under? Strive to increase employee diversity to be more reflective of the demographics of Bloomington's population and meet 30x30 objectives
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Which priority does this fall under? BPD management will use programs to enhance employee inclusion and increase retention
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Which priority does this fall under? Create a diverse advisory group to discuss organizational issues
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Which priority does this fall under? work with a vendor to develop and administer promotional tests for upward mobility of police officers
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Which priority does this fall under? Provide basic and advanced education and training for staff, creating a commitment to personal and professional development, and lifelong learning
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Which priority does this fall under? Conduct diligent critical and operational debriefs to increase safety, effectiveness, and efficiency
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Priority 2 is crime prevention and traffic safety. BPD will work with community members to prevent and reduce crime and traffic crashes, respond ________, lessen the __________, and enhance the __________. All members of a community have a right to enjoy _____(3) in a safe environment.
adequately fear of crime quality of life life, liberty, and happiness
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Which priority does this fall under? Incorporate plans for continuous improvement and resource allocation relative to crime prevention and traffic safety
2
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How many strategic objectives and actions are there for priority 2 (crime prevention and traffic safety)?
1 objective and 24 actions
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How many objectives and strategies are there for Priority 3, which is planning and problem solving?
2 objectives and 13 strategies
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Which priority does this fall under? Planning and implementation strategies
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Which priority does this fall under? problem-solving and research strategies
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Under Priority 3 (planning and problem solving), BPD will use _____ management principles to support continuous improvement, best practice ___________ strategies to identify root cause solutions, ____, and _____. This is a core function for improving the quality of life and working collaboratively to positively impact livability.
lean public safety strategies plan problem solve
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Which priority does this fall under? application of a department-wide community engagement philosophy
4
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How many strategic objectives and actions are there for priority #4 (community engagement)?
1 objective and 15 actions
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Under priority 4 (community engagement), BPD understands it is essential for adequate public safety and promotes ______(4), resulting in a safer and more resilient community and enhanced recruitment opportunities
accountability communication collaboration trust
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How many strategic objectives and actions in priority 5 (transparency)?
2 objectives and 31 actions
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______is critical in building trust and legitimacy in our community and internally with employees
transparency (priority 5)
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Through transparency, BPD will work to increase ______(4)
communication procedural justice trust community relations
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Which priority does this fall under? build trust and increase standards
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Which priority does this fall under? the BPD will increase trust and transparency with public-facing dashboards of department activity
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How many objectives and actions in priority 6 (enhance infrastructure)?
2 objectives and 16 actions
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Which priority does this fall under? assess facilities and invest in infrastructure improvements
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Which priority does this fall under? the BPD will provide forward-leaning technology, equipment, and tools to increase its capabilities to deter, prevent, and solve crime
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The BPD's reliance on infrastructure is critical for ______ operations
public safety
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Infrastructure includes _______(3)
physical facilities, technology, and equipment
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The BPD will enhance its facilities to accommodate _____ and _____ policing, employee ______(3), and service ________.
- innovation and modern policing - employee wellness, safety, and retention - efficiency
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What were the NAACP and IL Association of Chiefs of Police 10 shared principles designed for? What did they vow to do?
to build trust between LE and communities of color; replace mistrust with mutual trust wherever, whenever, and however they can
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What year was BPD founded?
1850

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