HomeMy WebLinkAbout10-25-89-11 - Resolution - 10/25/1989 RESOLUTION 10-25-89-11
A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO ENTER INTO A
CONTRACT WITH THE COMMISSION ON ACCREDITATION FOR LAW
ENFORCEMENT AGENCIES, INC. TO ACCREDIT THE COLLEGE STATION
POLICE DEPARTMENT AS ONE OF APPROXIMATELY 120 LAW
ENFORCEMENT AGENCIES IN THE UNITED STATES RECOGNIZED BY THE
COMMISSION.
WHEREAS, the accreditation process for a police department
involves a set of over 900 standards; within the standards
are mandatory requirements and optional levels of
compliance; and,
WHEREAS, this accreditation concept emphasizes a voluntary,
self-assessment approach in which the law enforcement agency
seeks to achieve, verify, and maintain high quality in their
operations through periodic evaluations conducted by an
independent, non-governmental body; and,
WHEREAS, the benefits of accreditation result in national
recognition of professional excellence, impartial guidelines
for thorough agency review, cost effective operations,
respect and pride in the department and community, and many
other enhancements for the local government; and,
WHEREAS, of approximately 120 law enforcement agencies
accredited at this time nationwide, six (6) of these
agencies are in Texas; and,
WHEREAS, the College Station Police Department is seeking
National Accreditation through the Commission on
Accreditation for Law Enforcement Agencies, Inc., and has
been preparing toward this goal for he last two years.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, THAT the City Council of
College Station finds that the entrance of the College
Station Police Department into the Law Enforcement
Accreditation Program would be a positive statement of the
dedication of this city to high quality in law enforcement
operation and would be beneficial to the health, safety and
welfare of the citizens of this community; and further, that
the City Manager is hereby authorized to enter into a
contract with the Commission on Accreditation for Law
Enforcement Agencies, inc. to accredit the College Station
Police Department as one of the agencies recognized by the
commission.
PASSED AND APPROVED on this the 25th of October, 1989.
ATTEST:
APPROVED:
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