Lake City Police Department
Makes the Grade: Re-Accreditation Successful
Posted
March 2, 2022 07:30 am
Photo: LCPD
By Stew Lilker
LAKE CITY, FL – Each year, Lake City Police
Department (LCPD) Accreditation Program Manager,
Officer Greg Burnsed, ensures the department's
policies and procedures are current with all
changes and suggestions from the Commission for
Florida Law Enforcement Accreditation (CFA).
Three times a year, the CFA provides updates.
The LCPD Accreditation Team, Officer Erica
Johns, Sergeant Mike Lee, and Officer Burnsed
routinely conduct documentation inspections and
mock audits. These practices enable the
department to maintain professionalism and stay
prepared for assessment at any time.
On November 29, 2021, a team of assessors
from the CFA examined all aspects of LCPD’s
policies and procedures, management, operations,
and support services. Over three years, the LCPD
must comply with approximately 260 standards to
maintain accreditation status. Many standards
are critical to life, health, and safety issues.
The CFA assessment team is composed of law
enforcement practitioners from similar agencies.
The assessment team reviewed written material,
interviewed over two dozen individuals, and
visited offices and other places where
compliance needs to be verified. Upon completion
of the review process, the assessment team
reports to the full Commission. The Commission
then decides if the agency retains accreditation
status.
LCPD Chief Butler
Interim Chief of Police Gerald Butler (Chief
Butler) said, “Being accredited through the
Commission for Florida Law Enforcement
Accreditation is a voluntary process. The review
is rigorous and shows the agency is maintaining
the highest standards of professionalism.”
On Thursday, February 24, 2022, Chief Butler,
Officer Burnsed, Officer Johns, members of
Command Staff, the Citizen's Police Academy
Alumni, and City Government Officials traveled
to St. Augustine for the presentation of the
Certificate of Re-Accreditation by the CFA.
Chief Butler said, “By maintaining
accreditation, LCPD is able to provide the best
possible service to our community by holding
ourselves and the department to the highest
standards and practices. The teamwork and
dedication of every member of our department are
visible through this certification.”
Chief Butler added, “This Accreditation cycle
would not have been possible without the
leadership and smooth transition provided by
former Chief Gilmore.”
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*Information for this article was provided by
the LCPD
