The socorro police department accreditation project will use funding under the FY24 supporting law enforcement seeking accreditation award for an accreditation manager to review and develop policy,…

The City of Socorro was awarded a $187,278 Project Grant by the U.S. Department of Justice's Office of Community Oriented Policing Services (COPS Office) under the Public Safety Partnership and Community Policing Grants program (CFDA 16.710). The funding will support the Socorro Police Department's accreditation project, which aims to review and develop departmental policies, implement training, and conduct internal assessments to prepare the agency for accreditation with the Texas Police Chiefs Association Law Enforcement Agency Best Practices Accreditation Program. The project will utilize an accreditation manager to facilitate these activities over the 2-year performance period from October 1, 2024 to September 30, 2026. This grant supports the COPS Office's mission to assist state, local, and tribal law enforcement agencies in enhancing effectiveness and building capacity through the implementation of community policing strategies.

The socorro police department accreditation project will use funding under the FY24 supporting law enforcement seeking accreditation award for an accreditation manager to review and develop policy, implement training, and perform internal assessments to prepare for accreditation with the texas police chiefs association law enforcement agency best practices accreditation program.