Amber Oberheim, widow of slain Champaign Officer Chris Oberheim, had a clear goal coming into Tuesday’s event: “Be an extension of information gathering from within the Champaign Police Department.” She surveyed officers in the department beforehand about what lingering questions they had for their potential leader.

She focused on how the finalists would work to prevent gun violence upon entering office. At the end, Oberheim offered her ideal traits for the one who takes up the job.