Texas Police Chiefs Association presents accreditation recognition to city department

Representatives from the Texas Police Chiefs Association addressed the council on the association’s accreditation program, which audits departments against roughly 180 standards. Mike Skillen, representing the association, described the multi-step process that includes documentation review, photos and reports, and periodic reaccreditation. He praised the local department and named officers and staff involved in the accreditation effort.

Skillen said accreditation is voluntary and rigorous, taking about a year to complete, and described it as a third-party review of practices ranging from pursuit and use-of-force policy to community engagement. No council action was required on the presentation; it served as recognition and background on the accreditation program.