NCJ Number
144723
Date Published
1990
Length
40 pages
Annotation
This report on the first full year of operation of the New York State Law Enforcement Accreditation Program focuses on the program's operations, administration, and prospects for the future.
Abstract
During the year, the Accreditation Council and the Division of Criminal Justice Services implemented the program statewide while developing procedures necessary to facilitate effective internal operations. Agency participation in the program increased dramatically, and a variety of policies were developed to address operational issues. The Bureau for Municipal Police of the Division of Criminal Justice Services provided a variety of services during 1990 to assist participating agencies in their efforts to become accredited. These services included the scheduling of orientation workshops, the distribution of resource materials, and the provision of technical assistance. Agencies that wish to be accredited must first implement 168 standards in the areas of administration, training, and operations. A specially trained assessment team then conducts an on-site visit to verify that all applicable standards have been met. The team's findings are presented to the Accreditation Council, which has exclusive authority to grant or defer accreditation. As of December 18, 1990, 162 law enforcement agencies were involved in the accreditation program. They are located in 48 counties and represent 29 percent of the 564 agencies that submit Uniform Crime Report data. Tabular data and media reports on the accreditation program are provided.