Public Input Sought On Farmington PD's Operations

FARMINGTON, CT — The local police department's accrediting agency has opened up a web portal allowing the community to offer input on Farmington Police Department operations.

The FPD is fully accredited by CALEA (Commission for the Accreditation of Law Enforcement Agencies), which has now provided the local community with a means to let them know what it thinks about the local department.

According to the FPD and CALEA, this is to "facilitate community engagement for the agency and evaluate its delivery of public safety services and overall accredited status."

Citizens can post their name and phone number or offer input anonymously.

CALEA said via the FPD's Facebook page that will take that input into account as the department seeks re-accreditation.

"The portal is not designed as an investigative tool and should not be used for that purpose," wrote CALEA, which said it will not respond to the feedback, other than to confirm submission.

The Farmington Police Department was initially accredited in 1992 and has maintained continuous accreditation for the past 30 years.

CALEA said the department voluntarily opens its operating procedures, general orders, and personnel to external review to ensure the department is meeting internationally recognized standards.

"The department welcomes community engagement and feedback regarding its service to continually evaluate its operations," wrote CALEA.

To offer the Farmington Police Department's accrediting agency input on the FPD, click on this link.