| ACCREDITATION |
The Bristol Tennessee Police Department won national accreditation in 1996 from the Commission of Accreditation for Law Enforcement Agencies (C.A.L.E.A.®). In July 2010, we were re-accredited for our 5th consecutive accreditation award.
Most recently, in August 2010, we became one of the first agencies in the state to become accredited through the Tennessee Law Enforcement Accreditation Program. The Bristol Tennessee Police Department served as one of the pilot agencies for this program and is proud to have assisted other agencies statewide in meeting their quest for accreditation.
These accreditation programs provide law enforcement agencies an opportunity to voluntarily demonstrate that they meet an established set of professional standards which:
Require an agency to develop a comprehensive, well thought out, uniform set of written directives. This is one of the most successful methods for reaching administrative and operational goals, while also providing direction to personnel.
Provide the necessary reports and analyses a CEO needs to make fact-based, informed management decisions.
Are a means for developing or improving upon an agency's relationship with the community.
Strengthen an agency's accountability, both within the agency and the community, through a continuum of standards that clearly define authority, performance, and responsibilities.
Can limit an agency's liability and risk exposure because it demonstrates that internationally recognized standards for law enforcement have been met, as verified by a team of independent outside team of trained assessors.
Accreditation is a coveted award that symbolizes professionalism, excellence and competence. It requires written directives and training to inform employees about policies and practices. It also requires facilities, equipment and processes to ensure employees' safety and safeguard their rights.
We take pride in achieving accreditation, knowing it represents the very best in law enforcement.
For More Information Contact:
Lt. Terry Johnson
423-989-3409
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