The two finalists for the position of Police Chief will be interviewed by Mayor Joshua A. Garcia in a public session on Wednesday, October 30, at 5 p.m. The interviews will be conducted at Holyoke City Hall, 536 Dwight Street in City Council Chambers. The interviews will conclude a competitive selection process facilitated by Public Safety Consultants, LLC.
Following the retirement of Chief David Pratt, the Mayor’s Office launched a search for Police Chief candidates. A Search Committee, composed of city officials, community leaders, and law enforcement personnel reviewed applications, conducted interviews, and assessed candidates through a rigorous evaluation process. The process included a public listening session and public surveys. The finalists selected by the committee are now scheduled to take part in an assessment in which each candidate participates in a series of exercises that simulate critical aspects of the job. They then will participate in the public interview conducted by Mayor Garcia.
Mayor Garcia invites residents to attend the October 30 interview session in person. Residents who are unable to attend in person are welcome to join via Holyoke Media on cable Channel 15 and streamed live at: https://boxcast.tv/channel/d0fbxuecgtqbfmbop6ax.
The interviews can also be accessed remotely via www.zoom.us https://us02web.zoom.us/j/89333587055… ID: 893 3358 7055 Meeting Passcode: 381900 or by call in at 1 (646) 558-8656 with same Meeting ID and Passcode.