Joplin Police Department to go through re-accreditation process this afternoon
Those who wish to participate call call 417-623-3131 extension 422
The Joplin Police Department will be taking part in a virtual assessment to achieve re-accreditation for the agency by verifying it meets professional standards, according to a report from the JPD.
This assessment has been scheduled by the Commission on Accreditation for Law Enforcement Agencies.
The accreditation program requires agencies to comply with state-of-the-art standards in four basic areas: policy and procedures. administration, operations, and support services.
As part of the assessment, the Joplin Police Department employees and members of the community are invited to offer comments during a telephone call in session today from 2 PM – 3 PM.
If you wish to participate in the telephone call in session, call 417-623-3131 extension 422.
The Joplin Police Department will also be hosting a public information session for employees and members of the public to attend and offer comments.
The event will be today at 4 PM at the Joplin Public Safety Training Facility, which is located at 5502 Swede Ln in Joplin.
Each accredited agency must undergo a reassessment once every four years to maintain accreditation.
The Joplin Police Department originally received CALEA accreditation on July 26, 2008.
It received re-accreditation in 2011, 2014, and 2017.