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Glynn County Police Department earns Georgia Law Enforcement Certification; county presents plaque
Summary
The Glynn County Police Department received a certification plaque from the Georgia Law Enforcement Certification Program recognizing the agency’s compliance with more than 141 standards after a multiyear review process; staff credited accreditation coordinators and command staff.
Glynn County presented the Glynn County Police Department with a certification plaque on July 17 from the Georgia Law Enforcement Certification Program recognizing the department’s achievement of state certification.
Ed Densmore, state coordinator for the certification program at the Georgia Association of Chiefs of Police, described the process as rigorous and multi-step: a chief signs a contract, the agency undergoes a multi-year review, mock assessments and two-day on-site assessments looking at more than 141 standards across multiple chapters. Densmore said roughly 170 of the state’s 500+ agencies have achieved certification.
Lieutenant KaShayla Thorpe, who coordinated the department’s accreditation effort, and Lieutenant Brandon Gregory were recognized along with the command staff. Thorpe thanked Densmore and the command staff for support and said they worked through many meetings and policy reviews to meet standards: “I called him countless times… I sat through countless meetings.”
Chief Scott Ebner said the department made certification a priority and praised staff, noting the office of professional standards and accountability will continue the work and the department will pursue national accreditation next. “We made it a priority to command staff… We're going to continue to do good things for the community,” the chief said.
Commissioners congratulated the department for achieving the milestone and noted the county’s Police Advisory Panel and other supporters.
