State Certification
The University of Georgia Police Department achieved State of Georgia Law Enforcement Certification in December of 2007. The State Certification Program, administered by the Georgia Association of Chiefs of Police, establishes professional standards for which each certified agency must demonstrate compliance. Standards cover a wide array of subject matter. By meeting these standards, the Police Department must analyze in detail both internal and external operations. Meeting standards enables the Police Department to provide the highest professional service to the university community.
Experienced law enforcement professionals from outside agencies inspected the department’s facilities, examined policies and procedures, and audited files built for each certification standard to verify compliance. These specially trained assessors found the University of Georgia Police Department to meet or exceed all standards of the State Certification Program.
State Certification is not a one time process. The department will be reassessed every three years to ensure continued compliance. More information on the State Certification Program can be found at the Georgia Association of Chiefs of Police website.