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Presentation by the Texas Police Chiefs Association Foundation (Chief of Police)
Background:
The Law Enforcement Recognition Program is a voluntary process where police agencies in Texas prove their compliance with 166 Texas Law Enforcement Best Practices. These Best Practices were carefully developed by Texas Law Enforcement professionals to assist agencies in the efficient and effective delivery of service, the reduction of risk and the protection of individual’s rights.
The Texas Legislature demands a great deal of professional law enforcement in Texas and the Best Practices were specifically designed to aid Texas agencies in meeting those demands and providing the best quality of service to the people of our State.
Since its inception in 2006, over 100 Texas Law Enforcement Agencies have been Recognized and many more are currently in the process to become Recognized Agencies. While members of the Texas Police Chiefs Association recognize and support the national accreditation program, The Texas Best Practices Recognition Program has become the new Gold Standard for Texas Law Enforcement.
An agency that has been awarded “Recognized” status has undertaken a careful internal review of its policies, procedures, equipment, facilities, and operations. The agency must submit proof of their compliance with the standards to independent assessors. After an independent review of their written documents and proofs, a team of assessors is sent to the agency to review their operations and facilities, and to interview the Department’s staff. A Final Report outlining the findings is sent to the Recognition Committee. The Committee reviews the findings and votes whether or not to award “Recognized” status.
The League City Police Department earned Recognized status from the Texas Police Chiefs Association on June 28, 2019.
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