Strategic Plan

Question 1

Mission statement

Answer 1

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.

Question 2

Vision Statement

Answer 2

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.

Question 3

Purpose of strategic plan

Answer 3

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

Question 4

Priority 1

Answer 4

employee development, inclusion, and wellness

Question 5

Priority 2

Answer 5

crime prevention and traffic safety

Question 6

Priority 3

Answer 6

planning and problem solving

Question 7

Priority 4

Answer 7

community engagement

Question 8

Priority 5

Answer 8

transparency

Question 9

The purpose of police:

Answer 9

to protect the vulnerable from harm

Question 10

Priority 6

Answer 10

enhance infrastructure

Question 11

How many strategic priorities are there?

Answer 11

6

Question 12

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

Answer 12

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

Question 13

What 2 things is the Strategic Plan built on?

Answer 13

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

Question 14

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

Answer 14

Renewed Call to Action

Question 15

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

Answer 15

public safety and community service

Question 16

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

Answer 16

community
employee engagement
staff development

Question 17

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

Answer 17

informed decisions
direction and focus
collaboration
innovation

Question 18

What does the SWOT model stand for?

Answer 18

strengths
weaknesses
opportunities and
threats

Question 19

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

Answer 19

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

Question 20

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

Answer 20

1. building trust
2. policy/oversight
3. technology and innovation
4. community policing/crime reduction
5. professionalism and training
6. strengthen our workforce

Question 21

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

Answer 21

through proven programs, resources, tools, and policies

Question 22

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

Answer 22

safe
healthy
engaged
resilient

Question 23

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.

Answer 23

adequately
fear of crime
quality of life
life, liberty, and happiness

Question 24

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.

Answer 24

lean
public safety strategies
plan
problem solve

Question 25

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

Answer 25

accountability communication collaboration trust

Question 26

______is critical in building trust and legitimacy in our community and internally with employees

Answer 26

transparency (priority 5)

Question 27

Through transparency, BPD will work to increase ______(4)

Answer 27

communication procedural justice trust community relations

Question 28

The BPD's reliance on infrastructure is critical for ______ operations

Answer 28

public safety

Question 29

Infrastructure includes _______(3)

Answer 29

physical facilities, technology, and equipment

Question 30

The BPD will enhance its facilities to accommodate _____ and _____ policing, employee ______(3), and service ________.

Answer 30

- innovation and modern policing - employee wellness, safety, and retention - efficiency

Question 31

What were the NAACP and IL Association of Chiefs of Police 10 shared principles designed for? What did they vow to do?

Answer 31

to build trust between LE and communities of color; replace mistrust with mutual trust wherever, whenever, and however they can

Question 32

What year was BPD founded?

Answer 32

1850

Question 33

What are the BPD values?

Answer 33

Honesty Integrity Professionalism Commitment to service Reverence for law Respect for human dignity