CPD Strategic Planning Flashcards

What is the primary purpose of CPD's 'after-action review' process in the context of strategic planning?

Answer: To capture lessons learned from significant events and feed improvements back into strategy

After-action reviews capture lessons learned from significant events — both successes and failures — and systematically feed those insights back into strategic and operational planning.

In CPD's strategic planning cycle, when is the annual plan typically reviewed and updated?

Answer: At the end of each fiscal year to assess progress and adjust for the next cycle

CPD reviews and updates its strategic plan annually at the end of each fiscal year, assessing progress on KPIs and adjusting priorities, resources, and tactics for the upcoming year.

Which CPD bureau is primarily responsible for overseeing implementation of department-wide strategic initiatives?

Answer: Bureau of Organizational Development

The Bureau of Organizational Development oversees CPD's training, professional standards, strategic planning, and organizational improvement initiatives at the department level.

What strategic planning concept does CPD use to ensure that district-level plans align with overall department goals?

Answer: Vertical integration of planning — cascading goals from department to district to beat level

CPD uses vertical integration, cascading strategic goals from the department level down to district and beat plans, ensuring all levels of the organization work toward unified objectives.

When CPD uses 'hot spots policing' as a strategic tactic, what does the evidence suggest about its effectiveness?

Answer: It can significantly reduce crime in targeted areas, with minimal displacement to surrounding locations

Research consistently shows that hot spots policing reduces crime in targeted areas, and displacement to surrounding areas is typically minimal compared to the crime reduction achieved.

How does CPD's strategic plan incorporate the concept of 'procedural justice' in community relations?

Answer: By training officers to treat individuals with dignity, explain decisions, and allow citizen voice during encounters

Procedural justice training teaches officers to treat people with dignity, be transparent about their actions, give citizens a chance to be heard, and act impartially — building legitimacy regardless of enforcement outcomes.

What is CPD's rationale for including 'interagency collaboration' as a strategic priority?

Answer: To leverage the specialized capabilities of federal, state, and local partners to address crime more effectively than CPD could alone

Interagency collaboration is a strategic priority because partners like the FBI, DEA, ATF, and Cook County agencies bring specialized resources, intelligence, and jurisdiction that amplify CPD's effectiveness against complex crime problems.