Farmington Police Aim for Continued Prestigious CALEA Accreditation

The Farmington Police Department is asking members of the community to offer input as the department aims to continue its accreditation.

The department will be assessed by the Commission on Accreditation for Law Enforcement Agencies. Its a voluntary accreditation that FPD has held since 1992, said Lt. Colin Ryan, police spokesman.

The accreditation process is performed by an assessment team of out-of-state public safety practitioners. It involves visits to offices and other places where the team can observe for compliance.

Members of the community can offer input at a public information session on March 24 at 5:30 p.m. at Farmington Police Headquarters, 39 New Britain Ave. People can also call between 1 and 3 p.m. on March 24 to offer input at 860-675-2439.

Written comments can be sent to CALEA at 135754 Healthcote Boulevard, Suite 320, Gainesville Va., 20155 or faxed to 703-890-3126.