Martin, Tenn.- The Tennessee Law Enforcement Accreditation (TLEA) Program has announced it has granted the 3rd accreditation status to the Martin Police Department. They were awarded this achievement during the Tennessee Association of Chiefs of Police (TACP) meeting held in Franklin on December 4.
To achieve accreditation with TLEA, an agency voluntarily submits to a three-year process of enhancing the agency’s professionalism and effectiveness utilizing 160 law enforcement standards and participating in a thorough on-site assessment. The standards evaluate an agency’s policies which address a variety of areas including organizational, operational and budget management practices. The program is intended to encourage cooperation, recognize professional standing, develop professional services and ensure public safety throughout the State of Tennessee. The TLEA program is a valuable and cost-effective way to enhance overall agency effectiveness and professionalism.
The Martin Police Department successfully accomplished TLEA accreditation by meeting criteria that measured the professionalism, organizational, and overall readiness in law enforcement policy and procedures. “The standard of excellence that is met through this process is to be admired. We are proud to recognize the hard work of the Martin Police Department, its staff and community leaders,” said TACP President Richard Hall.
“Thjs program is important to us at Martin P.D. because it keeps us on the right track and keeps our policies current,” according to Martin Police Chief Don Teal.
Photo: From left, TACP President Richard Hall, Martin PD Assistant Chief Phillip Fuqua and Martin PD Chief of Police Don Teal. (Martin PD photo).
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