The brooklyn park police department, which serves minnesota's sixth-largest city, is seeking funding to pursue accreditation through the minnesota law enforcement accreditation program

The Community Oriented Policing Program, a component of the Department of Justice, awarded $142,488 to the City of Brooklyn Park on October 1, 2025, through the Public Safety Partnership and Community Policing Grants program to fund a dedicated Accreditation Manager position supporting the Brooklyn Park Police Department's pursuit of certification through the Minnesota Law Enforcement Accreditation Program. The accreditation process involves rigorous review of policies, procedures, and operations to align with professional best practices, with the goal of building public trust through transparency, consistency, and accountability. Brooklyn Park, Minnesota's sixth-largest city, faces staffing shortages exceeding 20 percent; grant funding enables the department to dedicate resources to this accreditation initiative without further straining operational capacity. Performance runs through September 30, 2027, with place of performance in Minneapolis, Minnesota.

This process involves a rigorous review of our policies, procedures, and operations to ensure they meet professional best practices. Accreditation will help build public trust by promoting transparency, consistency, and accountability in our department. With a current staffing shortage of over 20%, grant funding to support a dedicated accreditation manager is essential to advancing this important initiative.