Vidor Police Department Receives “Accredited Law Enforcement Agency” from the Texas Law Enforcement Accreditation Program
On October 21, 2024, the Vidor Police Department received the award of “Accredited Law Enforcement Agency” from the Texas Police Chiefs Association Law Enforcement Accreditation Program. Begun in 2006, the Accreditation Program evaluates a Police Department’s compliance with over 182 Best Business Practices for Texas Law Enforcement. These Best Practices were carefully developed by Texas Law Enforcement professionals to assist agencies in the efficient and effective delivery of service and the protection of individual’s rights. These Best Practices cover all aspects of law enforcement operations including use of force, protection of citizen rights, vehicle pursuits, property and evidence management, and patrol and investigative operations.
This voluntary process required the Vidor Police Department to conduct a critical self-review of the agency’s policies, procedures, facilities and operations. Beginning in May of 2021 the department begin the lengthy process to become a “Accredited” Law Enforcement Agency” by preparing proofs of compliance for each of the Texas Law Enforcement Best Business Practices. Upon completion of the internal review, an outside audit and review was requested. This final on-site review took place in October 2024. The on-site review is conducted by trained Police Chiefs from other areas of our state. The result of this review was then sent to the Texas Police Chiefs Association’s Accreditation Committee for final analysis and decision to award “Accredited” status.
On October 21, 2024, the department was notified that it had been awarded the coveted “Accredited Law Enforcement Agency” award. Vidor becomes the 1st agency in Southeast Texas to be so Accredited. This process provided for an independent review of the department’s operations and should assure the citizens of Vidor that its Police Department is conforming to the current state of the art in law enforcement.
More information a description of the program may be viewed on the Texas Police Chiefs Association website at http://www.texaspolicechiefs.org.
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