HomeMy WebLinkAboutACCREDITATION 4.2
TEQUESTA POLICE DEPARTMENT
GENERAL ORDER
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ACCREDITATION MANAGEMENT
AND FAMILIARIZATION
GENERAL ORDER4.2
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EFFECTIVEOctober 1, 1998
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RESCINDSNEW
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ACCREDITATION
STANDARDSCFA 14.04
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CONTENTS: This order consists of the following numbered sections:
I. RESPONSIBILITIES
II. ACCREDITATION FAMILIARIZATION
III. GLOSSARY
PURPOSE:
To establish an accreditation management system and orientation program that provides for the
administration, maintenance, and follow-up of the law enforcement accreditation process.
SCOPE:
This order applies to all Police Department members.
POLICY:
It shall be the policy of the Police Department to establish and maintain a system to ensure that
periodic reports, reviews, and other activities mandated by law enforcement accreditation standards are
accomplished, and that all members are familiar with the accreditation processes.
PROCEDURE:
I. RESPONSIBILITIES:
The Accreditation Manager shall have direct access to and receive cooperation from
all department members whose expertise or authority is needed for the successful operation of the accreditation
process.
PROOFS OF COMPLIANCE
- Verification by documentation that the agency fully complies with the letter
and spirit of an accreditation standard.
SELF-ASSESSMENT
- The process that the agency enters to achieve compliance with applicable standards,
establishes proof of compliance, and facilitate the on-site review.
A. REPORTS:
Sixty days prior to the due date, the Accreditation Manager shall provide all necessary
members with a list of reports required under the accreditation process, or are necessary to maintain an
accredited status. A copy of each report shall be submitted to the Accreditation Manager on or before the due
date.
B. PROOFS OF COMPLIANCE:
Members shall provide proofs of compliance when requested by the
Accreditation Manager. The specific nature of the proof of compliance needed will be defined by the
Accreditation Manager in accordance with applicable accreditation standards.
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C. CONTINUED COMPLIANCE:
It shall be the responsibility of all supervisors to ensure continued
compliance with all standards applicable to their commands. The Accreditation Manager shall assist all
components in maintaining compliance.
II. ACCREDITATION FAMILIARIZATION:
Orientation to the accreditation process will be provided to
all agency members. Familiarization shall include the history and background of accreditation and the agency’s
involvement; the accreditation process; the goals and objectives of accreditation; and the advantages of
accreditation and its impact on the agency.
A.
New members shall receive training regarding the accreditation process during their initial training period.
This shall be the responsibility of the Accreditation Manager.
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B.
All members shall receive familiarization during both the self-assessment and the on-site review
associated with achieving accreditation and each reaccredidation, through memos and updates.
III.GLOSSARY:
ON-SITE REVIEW - The examination of proofs of compliance by accreditation assessors to verify that the
agency complies with applicable standards.
PROOFS OF COMPLIANCE - Verification by documentation that the agency fully complies with the letter and
spirit of an accreditation standard.
SELF-ASSESSMENT - The process that the agency enters to achieve compliance with applicable standards,
establish proof of compliance, and facilitate the on-site review.
INDEXING:
ACCREDITATION
DRAFTED
: RLG/February 12, 1998/Filed: ACCRED4.2
APPROVED:
Pete Pitocchelli, Chief DATE: November 5, 2011
Tequesta, Florida
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