1 Broad Street
Ellijay, GA 30540
706-635-4162
Stacy L. Nicholson, Sheriff
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1 Broad Street Ellijay, GA 30540 706-635-4162 Stacy L. Nicholson, Sheriff |
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Certification is a progressive and time-proven way of
helping law enforcement agencies calculate and improve
their overall performances. The foundation of
certification lies in the promulgation of standards
containing a clear statement of professional
objectives. Participating agencies conduct a thorough
self-analysis to determine how existing operations can
be adapted to meet these objectives. When the
procedures are in place, a team of trained assessors
verifies that applicable standards have been
successfully implemented. The process culminates with
a decision by a joint executive committee that the
agency has met the requirements for certification. Certification status represents a significant professional achievement. Certification acknowledges the implementation of policies and procedures that are conceptually sound and operationally effective. BENEFITS OF CERTIFICATION The benefits of certification include:
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The above information as stated from the Georgia Association Chiefs of Police website.