MOUNT DORA — The Mount Dora Police Department will be assessed by a team from the Commission for Florida Law Enforcement Accreditation on March 12. They will be reviewing the department's policies, procedures, management, operations and support services.
The assessment team is composed of law enforcement practitioners from similar agencies. The assessors will review written materials, interview individuals and visit offices and other areas where compliance can be witnessed.
Once the review of the agency is completed, the team reports back to the CFA, which will then determine if the agency is to receive accredited status.
The Mount Dora Police Department's accreditation is valid for three years.
Verification that the Mount Dora Police Department meets the CFA's standards is part of a voluntary process to gain or maintain accreditation — a highly prized recognition of law enforcement professional excellence, Chief John O'Grady said.
The Mount Dora Police Department has to comply with approximately 250 standards in order to receive accredited status. Many of the standards are critical to life, health and safety. As part of the assessment, the general public is invited to offer comments to the assessment team.
A copy of the standards manual is available through Mount Dora's Public Information Officer in Mount Dora at 352-735-7142.
For more information regarding CFA or for persons wishing to offer written comments about the Mount Dora Police Department ability to meet the standards of accreditation, please email flaccreditation@fdle.state.fl.us or write to CFA, P.O. Box 1489, Tallahassee, Florida 32302.