Department Seeks Excelsior Accreditation

The Titusville Police Department is preparing to receive a team of assessors from the Commission for Florida Law Enforcement Accreditation (CFA) to prepare for Excelsior status. Excelsior status is the highest level of accreditation in Florida and is reserved for criminal justice agencies that have been reaccredited five times in a row over 15 years. The team of assessors from the CFA will be conducting an onsite assessment to examine all aspects of the Titusville Police Department's policies and procedures, management, operations, and support services on Tuesday, December 3, 2024, through Thursday December 5, 2024.

The department must comply with the applicable standards, which can include up to a total of 236 standards to receive State accredited Excelsior status.

"The assessment team is composed of accreditation professionals from Florida law enforcement agencies chosen by the Commission," said Accreditation and Accountability Manager, Stacey Woodward. "The assessors will review written materials, conduct in-person interviews, and directly inspect all aspects of our agency where compliance can be observed, along with reporting agency compliance to the CFA," added Woodward.

Agency members and the general public are invited to offer comments to the assessment team. A copy of the standards is available through Records Section at (321) 567-3907.

"Accreditation ensures we are incorporating the best practices in the State" said Police Chief John Lau. "It's a recognition in which the residents and businesses of our city can be proud of, and the Titusville Police Department is held to these prestigious expectations", added Lau.

For more information or to offer written comments about the Titusville Police Department's ability to meet the standards of accreditation, please write or call: CFA, P.O. Box 1489, Tallahassee, Florida 32302, or call (850) 410-7200, or email [email protected].