The Red Bank Police Department has received accreditation status from the Tennessee Law Enforcement Accreditation Program, according to a news release.
To earn the accreditation, an agency voluntarily submits to a three-year process to enhance professionalism and effectiveness through 160 law enforcement standards and taking part in an on-site assessment. Policies evaluated include organizational, operational and budget management practices, the release states.
“The standard of excellence that is met through this process is to be admired,” program President Chuck Forbis stated in the release. “We are proud to recognize the hard work of the Red Bank Police Department, its staff and community leaders.”
Red Bank police Chief Tim Christol said the dedication to service and commitment to excellence in the department “is matched only by the service and dedication they provide daily to the Red Bank community.
“We will continue to meet and exceed these standards and those of our community as we move forward,” he said.