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PUBLIC NOTICE The Coral Springs Police Department is scheduled for an on-site assessment as part of a program to achieve re-accreditation by verifying it has maintained compliance with established professional standards in both the law enforcement and communications functions. Administered by the Commission on Accreditation for Law Enforcement Agencies, Inc. (CALEA) and the Commission for Florida Law Enforcement Accreditation, Inc. (CFA), the program requires the agency to meet state-of-the-art standards in four basic areas: Policy and Procedures Administration Operations, and Support Services As a part of the CALEA Law Enforcement on-site assessment, agency employees and members of the community are invited to offer comments at a public information session on Monday, August 16, 2010 at 7:00PM. The session will be conducted in the Commission Chambers Agency employees, and the community, are also invited to offer phone comments on: CALEA Law Enforcement standards by calling (954) 346-1364 on Sunday, August 15, 2010 between the hours of 1:00pm and 3:00pm, and CALEA Communication Center standards by calling (954) 346-1351 on Sunday, August 15, 2010 between the hours of 1:00pm and 3:00pm. All comments will be taken directly by the assessment team. Telephone comments, as well as appearances at the public information session, are limited to 10 minutes and must address the agency’s ability to comply with CALEA’s Law Enforcement and/or Communication Center standards. A copy of the standards is available at the Coral Springs Police Department, 2801 Coral Springs Drive, Coral Springs. Local contact is Ms. Luanne Smith Horton, 954-346-1378 for law enforcement, and Ms. Joann Brown 954-346-1358 for communications. Anyone wishing to offer written comments about the Coral Springs Police Department’s ability to meet the standards for law enforcement or communications re-accreditation are requested to write: Commission on Accreditation for Law Enforcement, Inc. (CALEA), 13575 Heathcote Boulevard, Suite 320, Gainesville, Virginia 20155; or in regards to the state law enforcement re-accreditation, the Commission for Florida Law Enforcement Accreditation, Inc. (CFA), at 3504 Lake Lynda Drive, Suite 380, Orlando, Florida 32817. Message from the Police Chief
On behalf of the fine women and men of the Coral Springs Police Department, I would like to thank you for visiting our website. The Coral Springs Police Department has a diverse workforce with an authorized strength of 202 police officers and 100 civilian members, serving approximately 127,000 residents. We are nationally accredited through the Commission on Accreditation for Law Enforcement Agencies as well as at the state level through the Florida Commission for Law Enforcement Accreditation . Every member is dedicated to providing the highest level of professional service to our citizens, businesses and the visitors we serve. This level of service has allowed Coral Springs to enjoy one of the lowest crime rates in Florida for cities with a population of over 100,000 residents. By incorporating a number of problem solving initiatives to include substations through out the community, a wide variety of juvenile programs and a safe driving campaign, our staff is committed to ensuring that the City of Coral Springs is the premier city in which to live, work and raise a family. I hope that you will take advantage of the many opportunities to be involved in our community and Department. As you browse our website, you'll learn that there are many ways that you can become a partner with us. If I, or any of our staff can be of service, please do not hesitate to email me at Dfoster@coralsprings.org Sincerely, Duncan Foster Important Phone Numbers:
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