Somerville Police Chief Search Interview Survey/Feedback Deadline Extended Through Sunday 10/22

Three finalists in the City of Somerville's Police Chief search participated in public interviews on October 10, and community members are invited to review the interview videos and provide feedback on the candidates. The deadline for community members to submit comments has been extended through Sunday, October 22, at midnight. To learn more about the finalists and the process, visit somervillema.gov/policechief. 

In February 2023, the City contracted GovHR – an industry-leading expert in executive recruitment – to help lead a rigorous nationwide search for suitable candidates. A community search committee was also established and community feedback was gathered during public listening sessions held in February and March and meetings with several stakeholder groups. Guided by that input and direct feedback from the members of the Search Committee, GovHR put forward recommendations for candidates earlier this year.
 

The Finalists

The Search Committee conducted in-person interviews of the five candidates on Wednesday, September 20 and Thursday, September 21. The Committee selected the three candidates listed below to advance to the final stage. These following three candidates were interviewed publicly on October 10:

• Benjamin M. Murphy
• Carmine C. Vivolo
• Din R. Jenkins Sr.

How to Watch Recordings of Finalist Interviews

• Watch on-demand on CityTV's YouTube Channel: youtube.com/somervillecitytv. Closed captioning is available. 
• On GovTV: Watch the interviews (on repeats) on the City’s GovTV Cable TV Channels: Comcast 22 and Astound (RCN) 13 and 613. Schedules are available at somervillema.gov/TV and below. 
   
• Schedule (each set of times includes a separate candidate interview on the half-hour):
  • Wednesday, October 18: 
    • Set 1: 9:00, 9:30, and 10 a.m.
    • Set 2: 8:00, 8:30, and 9:00 p.m.
  • Thursday, October 19: 
    • Set 1: 12:00, 12:30, and 1:00 p.m. 
    • Set 2: 10:00, 10:30, and 11:00 p.m.
  • Friday, October 20:
    • Set 1: 9:00, 9:30, and 10 a.m.
    • Set 2: 7:30, 8:00, and 8:30 p.m.
  • Saturday, October 21: 
    • Set 1: 3:00, 3:30, and 4:00 p.m. 
    • Set 2: 10:30, 11:00, and 11:30 p.m.
  • Sunday, October 22:
    • Set 1: 7:30, 8:00, and 8:30 p.m.
    • Set 2: 9:30, 10:00, and 10:30 p.m.

How to provide feedback:

• Visit www.somervillema.gov/policechief 
• Select Police Chief Interview Feedback Form
• Fill out survey