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Administrative
section have provisions for such topics as agency organization, fiscal
management, personnel practices, and records.
Training
standards encompass basic and in-service instruction, as well as
training for supervisors and specialized or technical assignments.
Operations
standards deal with such critical and litigious topics
as high-speed pursuits, roadblocks, patrol, and unusual occurrences.
What
are the benefits of being accredited?
The
New York State Law Enforcement Accreditation Program enables
administrators to strengthen existing procedures while simultaneously
creating a solid foundation for the agency's future. The benefits of
accreditation include:
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Independent confirmation that policies comply with
professional standards
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Assurance of fair recruitment, selection and promotion
processes
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Diminished vulnerability to civil law suits and costly
settlements
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Enhanced understanding by agency personnel of agency
policies and procedures
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Greater administrative and operational effectiveness
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Greater public confidence in the agency
In the
final analysis, the impact of the Accreditation Program stems from the
profound commitment that New York law enforcement executives have made
to professionalism and from their desire to provide the best possible
services to the communities that they serve.
Of
the 542 Police agencies in NYS, only 116 are accredited, (or 20%), and
of those 116, 23 are Sheriff’s Offices. |
