On August 3, 2009, the Irving Police Department received the award of “Recognized Law Enforcement Agency” from the Texas Police Chiefs Association Law Enforcement Recognition Program. Begun in 2007, the Recognition Program evaluates a Police Department’s compliance with over 150 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 Irving Police Department to conduct a critical self-review of the agency’s policies, procedures, facilities and operations. Beginning in May of 2007, the department began the lengthy process to become a “Recognized” 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 on-site review was completed. The on-site review was conducted by trained Police Administrators from other areas of our state. The result of the review was then sent to the Texas Police Chiefs Association’s Recognition Committee for final analysis and decision to award “Recognized” status.
On August 3, the department was notified that it had achieved “Recognized Law Enforcement Agency” status. Irving becomes the largest agency in the state to be so recognized. The Irving Police Department has always considered itself to be one of the best in the state. This process provided for an independent review of the department’s operations and should assure the citizens of Irving that its Police Department is conforming to the current state of the art in law enforcement.
The actual presentation of the award will take place on November 5, 2009 at Irving City Hall during the regularly scheduled city council session which begins at 7:00 P.M. The department will also be recognized at the Texas Police Chiefs Association annual conference in April.
This voluntary process required the Irving Police Department to conduct a critical self-review of the agency’s policies, procedures, facilities and operations. Beginning in May of 2007, the department began the lengthy process to become a “Recognized” 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 on-site review was completed. The on-site review was conducted by trained Police Administrators from other areas of our state. The result of the review was then sent to the Texas Police Chiefs Association’s Recognition Committee for final analysis and decision to award “Recognized” status.
On August 3, the department was notified that it had achieved “Recognized Law Enforcement Agency” status. Irving becomes the largest agency in the state to be so recognized. The Irving Police Department has always considered itself to be one of the best in the state. This process provided for an independent review of the department’s operations and should assure the citizens of Irving that its Police Department is conforming to the current state of the art in law enforcement.
The actual presentation of the award will take place on November 5, 2009 at Irving City Hall during the regularly scheduled city council session which begins at 7:00 P.M. The department will also be recognized at the Texas Police Chiefs Association annual conference in April.
