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Pelham officials move forward with CALEA accreditation; council OKs consulting contract to support police policies
Summary
Pelham city leaders heard a detailed presentation from CALEA officials on pursuing accreditation for the Pelham Police Department and approved a consulting agreement to review and revise police procedures as part of that effort.
Pelham city leaders on Thursday pressed ahead with a plan to pursue accreditation for the Pelham Police Department, hearing a detailed presentation from the Commission on Accreditation for Law Enforcement Agencies and approving a professional-services engagement to help revise department procedures.
Why it matters: Accreditation is designed to document that an agency’s written policies match its practices, promoting transparency, training and reduced liability for police departments. Pelham officials said accreditation will strengthen policies and public confidence as the department prepares for a multi-year review process.
Chief Delmar introduced the accreditation effort, saying the work requires…
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