File #: RES 2019-220    Name: Police Department Accreditation
Type: Resolution Status: Passed
File created: 8/20/2019 In control: City Commission
On agenda: 9/12/2019 Final action: 9/12/2019
Title: A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER, OR DESIGNEE, TO EXECUTE THE ATTACHED AGREEMENT WITH THE COMMISSION FOR FLORIDA LAW ENFORCEMENT ACCREDITATION (CFA).
Indexes: Agreement, Police, Resolution
Attachments: 1. RESOLUTION 2019-220-CFA Accreditation Agrmt, 2. AGREEMENT-CFA Accreditation

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A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER, OR DESIGNEE, TO EXECUTE THE ATTACHED AGREEMENT WITH THE COMMISSION FOR FLORIDA LAW ENFORCEMENT ACCREDITATION (CFA).

 

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BACKGROUND:

The City is committed to retaining a high-quality workforce and providing valuable public service. To this end, the Coconut Creek Police Department received accreditation status from the Commission for Florida Law Enforcement Accreditation (CFA) on October 3, 2018. The purpose of this agreement is to maintain the Coconut Creek Police Department’s continued compliance with the standards established by the CFA in order for the CFA to determine eligibility for continued accredited status. 

DISCUSSION:

The bestowing of the accreditation credentials from the CFA upon our agency is a proven way to help evaluate and improve overall organizational performance, ensure compliance with standards set forth by the CFA, provide consistency in operational procedures, assess our agency’s status and readiness, provide training in accordance with policies and procedures, and increase citizens’ confidence in our agency’s ability to deliver services, which is paramount to the mission of the Coconut Creek Police Department.

RECOMMENDATION:

Staff recommends approval this resolution.

FISCAL IMPACT:   N/A