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Press Release
June 29,2000
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Contact:Robert L.Garb,Assistant Chief
561-575-6210
T QUESTA POLICE DEPARTIPAENT RECEIVES STAVE ACC&EI)ILTATLOW
Tequesta: Assistant Chief Robert Garb of the Tequesta Police Department announced
today that the agency has been awarded accredited status by the Commission for Florida
Law Enforcement Accreditation(CFA)at a Commission meeting in Gainesville,Florida
CFA is based in Orlando, Florida and reviews all aspects of an agency's policies and
procedures, management,operations,and support services to determine compliance with
260 recognized standards of excellence. Chairman Richard F. Quigley formally pied
the Certificate of Accreditation to Chief Stephen Allison at 1:10 PM,.Tune 28,2000,in the
City of Gainesville.
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Undergoing the voluntary state accreditation process provides an agency with a"quality
assurance review"and encourages intense self-scrutiny,resulting in more efficient And
effective daily operations. Becoming accredited by the Commission for Florida Law
Enforcement Accreditation is considered a significant accomplishment and this status is
held in high esteem by the criminal justice community.
"By choosing to participate in the formal and thorough peer review by the Commission,
the Tequesta Police Department can document to the citizens of Florida that it adheres to
'high standards of professionalism and is among the finest in the state,"noted Chief
Stephen Allison.