THE COUNTY OF BUCKS SEEKS GRANT FUNDING TO SUPPORT THE ACCREDITATION FOR EXCELLENCE IN PARK POLICING INITIATIVE, TITLED BUCKS COUNTY PARK POLICE ACCREDITATION. IF AWARDED, FUNDS WILL SUPPORT A MULTI-PHASE ACCREDITATION PLAN THAT INCLUDES POLICY DEVELOPMENT, STAFF TRAINING, FACILITY IMPROVEMENTS, AND A FULL MOCK ASSESSMENT TO PREPARE FOR THE FINAL ACCREDITATION REVIEW. THE DEPARTMENT INTENDS TO PARTNER WITH LAW ENFORCEMENT ACCREDITATION SERVICES, LLC FOR EXPERT CONSULTATION AND COLLABORATE WITH THE PENNSYLVANIA CHIEFS OF POLICE ASSOCIATION TO ENSURE READINESS AND COMPLIANCE.