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WHAT IS CERTIFICATION?
Certification is a progressive and time-proven way of
helping law enforcement agencies calculate and improve
their overall performances. The foundation of
certification lies in the promulgation of standards
containing a clear statement of professional
objectives. Participating agencies conduct a thorough
self-analysis to determine how existing operations can
be adapted to meet these objectives. When the
procedures are in place, a team of trained assessors
verifies that applicable standards have been
successfully implemented. The process culminates with
a decision by a joint executive committee that the
agency has met the requirements for certification.
Certification status represents a significant
professional achievement. Certification acknowledges
the implementation of policies and procedures that are
conceptually sound and operationally effective.
BENEFITS OF CERTIFICATION
The benefits of certification include:
- Confirmation that
agency practices are consistent with progressive
professional standards
- Greater operational
and administrative effectiveness
- Enhanced
understanding of agency policies and practices
- Greater public
confidence in the agency
- Recognition in the
field of outstanding achievement
- Reduced liability
potential
- Greater governmental
and community support
The
above information as stated from the
Georgia Association
Chiefs of Police website. |
