AGENDA ITEM REPORT
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A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO EXECUTE THE ATTACHED AGREEMENT WITH THE COMMISSION FOR FLORIDA LAW ENFORCEMENT ACCREDITATION (CFA) FOR THE ACCREDITATION OF THE POLICE DEPARTMENT.
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BACKGROUND:
The purpose of this Agreement is to establish the relationship between, and set the responsibilities of, the parties to this Agreement by assessing the Coconut Creek Police Department’s compliance with the standards established by the CFA in order for the CFA to determine eligibility for accredited status and by maintaining compliance with the standards for accreditation.
DISCUSSION:
The City is committed to retaining a high-quality workforce and providing valuable public service. The Coconut Creek Police Department is embarking on the process of becoming an accredited agency. The bestowing of the accreditation credentials from the Commission for Florida Law Enforcement Accreditation (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 the citizen’s confidence in our agency’s ability to deliver services, which is paramount to the mission of the Coconut Creek Police Department. The Agreement includes a $1,800 fee to pursue accreditation and a $1,300 fee to use CRA approved accreditation tracking software.
RECOMMENDATION:
Staff recommends approval of the attached Agreement.
FISCAL IMPACT:
REVENUES: $ 0
EXPENDITURES: $ 2,100
BUDGETED? Yes
NOTES: Account 0161-5410-Police Dues and Memberships