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SUPPORTING AND ENDORSING THE CORPUS CHRISTI
POLICE DEPARTMENT IN ITS EFFORTS TO BECOME A
NATIONALLY ACCREDITED LAW ENFORCEMENT AGENCY.
WHEREAS, Law enforcement accreditation requires an in-depth review of every
aspect of the agency's organization, management, operations, and
administration and
WHEREAS, Accreditation provides recognition that the agency's managerial and
operations, policies, and procedures are in accord with a body of professional
standards and that the agency has made a concerted effort to attain professional
status; and,
WHEREAS, Accreditation provides assurance that the law enforcement agency
s delivering a high level of service to the citizens in an effective manner; and,
ViEREAS, Accreditation enhances community understanding of the law
enforcement agency's roles_ as well as its goals and objectives; and,
WHEREAS, Accreditation provides assurance to the community that its police
department carries out its mandate in an open and sensitive manner; and,
WHEREAS, Accreditation assures personnel that every aspect of the agency's
personnel system is in accord with professional standards and that it is both fair
and equitable: and,
WHEREAS, Accreditation enhances the morale of the agency by increasing the
confidence in the effectiveness and efficiency of their own agency; and
WHEREAS, Accreditation reduces the likelihood of vicarious liability lawsuits;
and
WHEREAS, Accreditation provides a means of an independent evaluation of
agency operations.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF
THE CITY OF CORPUS CHRISTI, TEXAS:
SECTION 1. The City Council is in support of and does endorse the Corpus
Christi Police Department in its efforts to become a nationally accredited law
enforcement agency
ATTEST: THE CITY OF CORPUS CHRISTI
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Armando Chapa
City Secretary
APPROVED
By:
Josep Harney
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Assistant City Attorney
For City Attorney
2007.
Corpus risti, Texas
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The above resolution was passed y the following vote:
Henry Garrett
Brent Chesney
Melody Cooper
Jerry Garcia
Bill Kelly
Rex A. Kinnison
John E. Marez
Jesse Noyola
Mark Scott
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