Placement: Proclamations and Special presentations
Action Requested: Discussion
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Port St. Lucie Police Department Earns Reaccreditation by the Commission on Accreditation for Law Enforcement Agencies (CALEA)
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Submitted By: John A. Bolduc, Chief of Police
Strategic Plan Link: The City's Goal of a high-performing city government organization.
Executive Summary (General Business): In 1991, the Port St. Lucie Police Department was the 193rd law enforcement agency in the United States, and the first in St. Lucie County, to become nationally accredited through Commission on Accreditation for Law Enforcement Agencies, Inc. (CALEA). The agency has successfully been awarded reaccreditation nine times, with the most recent award being received in November 2020 for "Accreditation with Excellence Award."
Presentation Information: Chief Bolduc will speak for approximately five minutes.
Staff Recommendation: Request that the Council hear the department’s brief presentation regarding CALEA reaccreditation.
Background: The Commission on Accreditation for Law Enforcement Agencies, Inc. (CALEA) awarded the Port St. Lucie Police Department the prestigious National Accreditation with Excellence in the agency’s Law Enforcement Program. Accreditation is a voluntary process that is highly valued by Law Enforcement professionals and recognized as an achievement of professional excellence. The process begins with a rigorous self-assessment, with a review of the policies, practices and processes against internationally accepted public safety standards. Once the self-assessment is completed, an assessment by independent assessors is then scheduled by the agency. The decision to accredit an agency is rendered by a governing body comprised of 21 Commissioners, following a public hearing and review of all reporting documentation. This award is reinforcement to the phenomenal work performed by all Department members, and it validates the hard work that is done for our community. The Port St. Lucie Police Department followed the criteria listed below to ensure CALEA compliance:
• Excellence in the development and implementation of contemporary policies and procedures.
• Excellence in the ability to use the CALEA Accreditation process as a tool for continuous organizational improvement.
• Excellence in the collection, review and analysis of organizational data for the purpose of public safety service improvement.
• Advocacy for CALEA Accreditation as a strategy for enhancing the professional standing of public safety.
• Excellence in addressing the intent of CALEA standards beyond compliance.
• Organizational culture supportive of CALEA Accreditation.
• Standards compliance and accreditation process success.
The PSLPD shall hold the title of Accreditation with Excellence Award from CALEA for a period of four years.
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Attachments: Award letter from Commission on Accreditation for Law Enforcement Agencies, Inc.
NOTE: All of the listed items in the “Attachment” section above are in the custody of the City Clerk. Any item(s) not provided in City Council packets are available upon request from the City Clerk.
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