KEY CONTACT DEVELOPMENT

Question 1

KEY CONTACT DEVELOPMENT

Answer 1

• Defined: Networking system for CHP representatives & elected officials, community leaders, allied agency partners, non-governmental entities.
• In order to be successful and have a secure future, I must share with the community and key contacts what we do and how well we do it
• Encourage staff to submit legislative proposals
• Need to introduce myself right away to key contacts
• I’m the direct connection to key contacts on local matters
• Program critical for continued success of the dept.
• Invite key contacts to Area events (EAD, Cat 10 etc)
• Timely submission of key contact report
• Timely notification to key contacts of events in their jurisdiction
• Keep abreast of local political issues and elections
• Always have an agenda and area stats to share
• Know the jurisdictional boundaries
• Know the issues facing elected officials & their constituents
• Always bring something to leave (zenith, pamphlet etc)
• Maintain contact with OSR, they are available to assist me with my key contacts
• Captain 1st line of defense for the dept., the actual boots on the ground.
• Won’t delegate key contacts, it’s me!
• Want key contacts to call me first
• Send quarterly letter advising of Area’s accomplishments
• Set up program for monthly security checks at district offices and document on 415
• As sgt and lt have accompanied captain on visits
• I get it and see how truly important this is
• Key contacts just doesn’t affect me and my area, it can ultimately affect all of the CHP=Statewide ramifications
• Key contacts=RELATIONSHIPS
• Statewide ramifications
• 3 parts 1. Legislative proposals 2. Key contacts
  3. Resolutions