Humble Police Get Recognition

On Nov. 10, the Humble Police Department received a certificate of recognition from the Texas Police Chief’s Association.

Begun in 2007, the recognition program evaluates a police department’s compliance with over 150 best business practices for Texas law enforcement. These best practices were carefully developed over a 2-year period by Texas Law Enforcement professionals to assist agencies in the efficient and effective delivery of service and the protection of individual’s rights.

These best practices cover all aspects of law enforcement operations including use of force, protection of citizen rights, vehicle pursuits, property and evidence management and patrol and investigative operations.

“This voluntary process required a critical self-review of our agency’s policies, procedures, facilities and operations,” said Humble PD Lt. Quentin Sammon. “The department prepared proofs of compliance for each of the Texas best business practices for law enforcement and when complete, requested an outside audit and review.”

The result of this review was sent to the Texas Police Chief’s Association’s Recognition Committee for final analysis and decision to award “recognized” status.
“The Humble Police Department has always considered itself to be one of the best in the area,” Sammon said. “This process allows an independent review of the department’s operations and will assure the citizens of Humble that its Police Department is conforming to the current state of the art in law enforcement.”