The public will be able to provide feedback on the Williamsburg Police Department and its officers during a re-accreditation assessment this month.
A team of assessors from the national Commission on Accreditation for Law Enforcement Agencies will arrive in Williamsburg on Aug. 12 to “examine all aspects” of the Williamsburg Police Department’s policies, procedures and more, the department announced in a news release Thursday.
The purpose of the visit is to evaluate the police department’s performance and re-accredit the agency if they meet accreditation standards, the release said. The Williamsburg Police Department has been accredited for the past 31 years.
“The assessment team is composed of law enforcement practitioners from similar, but out-of-state agencies. The assessors will review written materials; interview individuals; visit offices and other places where compliance can be witnessed,” Chief Sean Dunn said in the release.
During the re-accreditation assessment, there will be a public information session at 2 p.m. Aug. 14 at the Stryker Center, at 412 North Boundary St., the department said.
Residents can also submit written and phone comments, which will be taken directly to the assessment team. Phone comments are limited to 10 minutes and should be made between 10 a.m. and noon Aug. 14. Comments can be made by calling 757-259-3795.
Written comments can be submitted to the Commission on Accreditation for Law Enforcement Agencies, 13575 Heathcote Boulevard, Suite 320, Gainesville, VA 20155.
