Summary: Article form The Community News. "For the second consecutive time, the Willow Park Police Department (WPPD) has been awarded Accredited Law Enforcement Agency from the Texas Police Chiefs Association Law Enforcement Program. The WPPD was originally accredited by the program in June of 2020. Police agencies accredited by the TPCA must undergo an onsite inspection every fourth year."
Latest Update: updated 22 July 2024; posted 15 July, 2024
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Willow Park Police Department receives honor, The Community News
• Added 23 July 2024 Council Meeting, Agenda Item 2. Willow Park Police Department Accreditation presentation made by Chief Lance Arnold with Texas Police Chiefs Association.
• Willow Park Police Department receives honor, The Community News, 10 July 2024, Excerpts.
For the second consecutive time, the Willow Park Police Department (WPPD) has been awarded Accredited Law Enforcement Agency from the Texas Police Chiefs Association Law Enforcement Program.
The WPPD was originally accredited by the program in June of 2020. Police agencies accredited by the TPCA must undergo an onsite inspection every fourth year.
This is the first successful accreditation under Willow Park Chief of Police Daniel Franklin.
“Excellence at every opportunity,” said Franklin, who has served as chief since 2023. “The Best Practices program shows how the men and women of the Willow Park Police Department are dedicated to the citizens of Willow Park and will strive for excellence in all that they do.”
The voluntary process required the WPPD to conduct a critical self-review of the agency’s policies, procedures, facilities and operations. Members of the department prepare proofs of compliance for more than 168 Best Business Practices for Texas Law Enforcement, including use of force, protection of citizen rights, vehicle pursuits, property and evidence management, and patrol and investigative operations.
Upon completion of the internal review, an outside audit and review was conducted by trained police chiefs from other areas of the state. The process was completed in May 2024 and the results were then sent to the Texas Police Chiefs Association Accreditation Committee for final analysis, where the decision was made to award the accredited status
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