Fort Worth Police Department Strategic Plan
Future Accreditation Accreditation increases a police department’s ability to prevent and control crime through more effective and efficient service to the community and enhances community understanding of the department’s role in the community. FWPD’s goal is to gain state and national accreditation through the Texas Police Chiefs Association and the Commission on Accreditation for Law Enforcement Agencies.
Texas Police Chiefs Association The Texas Police Chiefs Association (TPCA) is a statewide organization for law enforcement administrators in Texas. The program is a voluntary process where police agencies prove their compliance with 164 Texas Law Enforcement Best Practices. A Committee of Chiefs of Police and Command level officers from across Texas developed the Best Practices or “Recognition Program” standards, believed to be necessary for proper functioning of Texas law enforcement agencies. The department will begin the accreditation process in September 2016 andwill undergo an audit process to obtain accreditation by 2017.
Examples of Best Practice Standards include the following critical areas:
Use of Force and De-escalation
Emergency Vehicle Operation and Pursuits
Search, Seizure, and Arrest
Care, Custody, and Restraint of Prisoners
Domestic Violence and agency employee domestic misconduct
Off-Duty Conduct
Diverse Selection and Hiring
Sexual Harassment
Complaint and Internal Affairs Management Narcotics, SWAT, and High Risk Warrant Service
Dealing with the Mentally Ill and Developmentally Disabled
Property and Evidence Management
An agency that achieves “Recognized” status submitted itself to a careful internal review of its policies, procedures, equipment, facilities, and operations. “Recognized” status is applicable for a four-year period, when during that time the agency must submit an annual report as proof of continued compliance with dynamic performance related standards. FWPD is in the process of acquiring “Recognized” status.
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