Sunnyvale is hiring a new Chief of Public Safety

Sunnyvale is looking for its next Chief of Public Safety, and we’re asking for your help. Take this brief survey and tell us your thoughts about who would be the best candidate to lead the Department of Public Safety.

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April 7, 2025, 3:52 PM

What leadership qualities and experiences do you think are most important for the next Chief of Public Safety to have? 

Chief Ngo has been an incredible Chief of Public Safety for Sunnyvale. The next Chief should care for the City of Sunnyvale, it's residents, and the integrity of the City. Keeping our City safe, clean, free from crime, progressive, interacting with and respecting the opinions of it's residents to better Sunnyvale. He/She should have a respectful and communicative relationship with the members of the Public Safety Department. We have the BEST DPS in the nation and we love that they can do the jobs/responsibilities of both Public Safety and Fire Departments. The next Chief should love his position and what he/she can do for Sunnyvale....be observant of what's best for the residents and businesses of Sunnyvale. Common Sense, respect, honest, tough, and fair.
What are the top three priorities you want the next Chief of Public Safety to address? 

Safety and Cleanliness of the City
Economically affordable to live here.
Ability to communicate with the residents of the City.
What are the most important things you want the next Chief of Public Safety to know about Sunnyvale?

That the residents of Sunnyvale LOVE their City and all it has to offer, and feel safer in this City. Many neighborhoods are very close and are automatic "Neighborhood Watches", especially where there are school children walking to and from school every day. They used to know that they can knock on a door if they needed help....however big or small....and they would get help from a "neighbor". We love the growth in our City, but it needs to remain a safe and clean place to live and work. It is such a convenient City, as we have almost everything all around us.
The City Manager will make the final decision on who to hire as our next Chief of Public Safety. Is there anything else you want him to know about an ideal candidate?

I think Deputy Chief Hank Su is an awesome candidate for the position. He communicates well with people, is friendly, and seems like he would uphold the law when necessary.

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What leadership qualities and experiences do you think are most important for the next Chief of Public Safety to have? 

What are the top three priorities you want the next Chief of Public Safety to address? 

What are the most important things you want the next Chief of Public Safety to know about Sunnyvale?

The City Manager will make the final decision on who to hire as our next Chief of Public Safety. Is there anything else you want him to know about an ideal candidate?