After spending nearly two years making sure it meets all 130 of Albany’s administrative, training and operation standards, the Quogue Village Police Department officially became a New York State law enforcement accredited agency this past June.
Of the 550 law enforcement departments operating in New York State, only 130 are accredited agencies, according to John Bilich, the New York State Deputy Commissioner of Public Safety. Accreditation is valid for five years and certifies that a police department meets all of the state’s professional standards.
“[It means] you’ve adopted the highest levels of recognized police standards,” Mr. Bilich said during a brief ceremony honoring the Quogue Village Police Department on Friday. “It’s an arduous process.”
The Southampton Town, Southampton Village and Suffolk County police departments are all accredited agencies. The Westhampton Beach Police Department... more
Of the 550 law enforcement departments operating in New York State, only 130 are accredited agencies, according to John Bilich, the New York State Deputy Commissioner of Public Safety. Accreditation is valid for five years and certifies that a police department meets all of the state’s professional standards.
“[It means] you’ve adopted the highest levels of recognized police standards,” Mr. Bilich said during a brief ceremony honoring the Quogue Village Police Department on Friday. “It’s an arduous process.”
The Southampton Town, Southampton Village and Suffolk County police departments are all accredited agencies. The Westhampton Beach Police Department... more
One of the biggest challenges to police departments protecting residents in small municipalities is the lack of crime. That is a problem most would like to have. In small departments when a significant crime is reported officers are called upon to use skills that are NOT honed on a daily basis. This is particularly challenging because evidence recovery and the proper investigation and pursuit of a suspect is time sensitive ...more and it is difficult to go back to the books when time is flying.
Regular training is the only way for small departments to be fully prepared to meet the challenges that a crisis presents. Congratulations again to the Village of Quogue Police Department.