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Highland Beach police earn flawless accreditation; building recertification and fire inspections continue
Summary
The police department received a "flawless" recertification from the Florida Commission on Accreditation. Commissioners also honored Assistant Fire Chief Tom McCarthy on his retirement. Staff reported 28 buildings completed recertification since July and ongoing fire safety inspections and false‑alarm fee enforcement.
The Town of Highland Beach on Nov. 4 recognized a series of public‑safety developments: the police department received a Florida Commission on Accreditation re‑certification with a flawless report; the commission honored retiring Assistant Fire Chief Tom McCarthy; and staff provided an update on the building‑recertification program and fire inspections.
Police accreditation Chief Hartman presented the Florida Commission on Accreditation certification award, saying the department had received a flawless report…
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