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Reply Any final candidates have to understand the community gets to decide how they are policed, not the police chief, said Frederick Ryan, retired Arlington Police Chief who is helping Marblehead with its police chief search. (Shutterstock)
MARBLEHEAD, MA A commitment to community policing, racial equity and recognizing the differences between criminal behavior and those in need of mental health support were among the priorities Marblehead residents said they are seeking in the next police chief during a public forum on the town s search.
A recent town survey showed the words community, integrity, transparency, town and honesty were among the most common words in the 130 responses to a recent town survey on what residents are looking for in the next chief, while those who spoke at Monday night s forum stressed the need for a chief who represents the values of the town when it comes to civil rights, racial inclusiveness and mental health awareness.