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New Employee Orientation

New Employee Orientation. Accreditation Office. What is Accreditation?. The Goal. Accreditation helps the Department to establish standards designed to increase law enforcement capabilities, prevent and control crime, and reduce liability. What is Accreditation?.

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New Employee Orientation

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  1. New Employee Orientation Accreditation Office

  2. What is Accreditation? The Goal • Accreditation helps the Department to establish standards designed to increase law enforcement capabilities, prevent and control crime, and reduce liability.

  3. What is Accreditation? What types of organizations are accredited? • Schools • Colleges/Universities • Hospitals • Medical Labs • Law Enforcement • Jails

  4. What are the Benefits? • Recognized Mark of Professionalism • Decreases Liability • Guides in Implementing Policy and Programs • Strong Policy Manual • Increased Accountability • Programs (e.g. Training, Crime Prevention) • Intangible Benefits

  5. What is the Significance? • Accreditation is a desirable award that symbolizes professionalism, excellence, and competence. • The Department is recognized as one that performs its duties and responsibilities in accordance with professional standards of good law enforcement practices and management.

  6. How Are We Accredited? Accrediting Commissions National Accreditation: The Commission on Accreditation for Law Enforcement Agencies (CALEA) State Accreditation: Commission for Florida Law Enforcement Agencies Accreditation (CFA)

  7. CALEA • Established in 1979 by the four major law enforcement member associations: • International Association of Chiefs of Police (IACP) • National Organization of Black L.E. Executives (NOBLE) • National Sheriffs' Association (NSA) • Police Executive Research Forum (PERF) • The Commission has 21 members, 11 members are law enforcement practitioners; the remaining 10 members are selected from the public and private sectors. • The position of Commissioner is voluntary and receives no salary, although travel and per diem expenses are provided.

  8. CFA • In 1993, Florida Statute 943.125 directed that the Florida Sheriffs Association and the Florida Police Chiefs Association create a voluntary law enforcement accreditation program. • The Commission for Florida Law Enforcement Accreditation, Inc. is comprised of four sheriffs, four chiefs, and one representative each from the Association of Counties, the League of Cities, and the Judiciary (12 Commissioners).

  9. How Are We Accredited? What is a standard? Standards provide a description of what must be accomplished and provide guidelines: The Agency has wide latitude on how to comply with the standards:

  10. How Are We Accredited? Standards • The standards cover all aspects of the agency operations to include: • Organization/Administration • Written Directives/Policies • Planning, Research, & Crime Analysis • Allocation of Personnel • Budgeting • Compensation and Benefits • Recruiting/Selection • Training • Promotions • Patrol • Investigations • Vice • Crime Prevention • Critical Incidents/Terrorism • Internal Affairs • Inspections • Traffic Operations • Prisoner Facilities and Handling • Communications • Records • Property and Evidence

  11. How Are We Accredited? Standards National Accreditation 189 Standards 480 Standards (Advanced) State Accreditation 259 Standards Comparative Compliance 84 Standards

  12. How Are We Accredited? The Re-Accreditation 3 Year Cycle • Self Assessment • Agency Review/Reviews Policies • Prepare Files and Collect Proofs • Re-Accreditation Awarded • Mock Assessment • Commission Review • Correct Any Deficiencies • On-Site Assessment

  13. A Renowned Heritage • CALEA Accredited Since 1989 • Completed 6th Re-Accreditation • Meritorious Awards: 2005, 2008, 2011 • Flagship Award: 2008 • Accreditation with Excellence: 2011 • CFA Accredited Since 1997 • Excelsior Agency: 2011

  14. The Accreditation Office • Show Compliance with Accreditation Standards • Policy Review and Revision • Repository for All Reports Required by the Agency • Inspections/Audits • Staff Inspections • Employee Orientation • CPA Presentations

  15. That’s It! Unless you have questions…

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