Accreditation

Accreditation is the certification by the Commission for Florida Law Enforcement Accreditation (CFA), which is an independent reviewing authority, that the Venice Police Department has met specific requirements and prescribed standards.

Such requirements and standards professionalizes the law enforcement industry ensuring it operates within the best practices of law enforcement to ensure quality services are provided to citizens and visitors.

• Assurance that the policies and practices of the agency coincide with industry best practices.
• Ensures that the actions and policies of the agency's are defendable.
• Strengthens the agency’s defense against lawsuits and complaints.
• Increases community pride and employee morale
• Citizen confidence in the policies and practices of the agency is increased.
• Assures government leaders of the quality of services delivered by the agency.
• Provides a quality work environment of well-trained professionals.
• Provides professional review of agency operations, personnel practices, and training policies.