The Suwanee Police Department has once again received its state certification from the Georgia Association of Chiefs of Police, meeting the necessary 129 standards in the process.
“Certification status represents a significant professional achievement and is confirmation that Suwanee Police practices are consistent with professional standards,” said Suwanee Police Chief Mike Jones in a news release. “This certification should instill confidence in our citizens that the standards we hold our personnel to adhere to the highest standards for law enforcement in Georgia.”
Outside law enforcement professionals were tasked with inspecting the department's facilities, policies and procedures before handing out the certificaiton.
“In order to meet certification standards, which cover a wide array of subject matter, the department analyzed in detail both internal and external operations,” said Lieutenant Dan Clark, who serves as the certification/accreditation manager for the Suwanee Police. “Meeting the 129 standards enables the department to provide the highest professional service to community.”
Jones took office in 1999, and got the department's first certification in January 2000. Jurisdictions must get recertified every three years.
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