Kevin McCullough of Oklahoma Municipal Assurance Group, right, presented Bartlesville Police Chief Tracy Roles with a certificate of Agency Verification Accreditation during a City Council meeting Monday night.
McCullough, who also serves as the chairperson for the Oklahoma Law Enforcement Accreditation Program, said the program provides Oklahoma law enforcement agencies “an avenue to demonstrate that they meet commonly accepted standards and best practices for efficient and effective operations.”
“Law enforcement executives who seek verification through our program have had their written polices and procedures evaluated to ensure they meet all statutory requirements,” he said. “I’m proud to say that Chief Roles and his crew lead the way when it comes to accountability, transparency, and professionalism. And it’s because of this leadership that I’m honored to present the Bartlesville Police Department and Chief Roles with the award verification.”
The verification process is the second of four steps required for accreditation through the program. The next steps involve certification and accreditation. For more information, see https://okchiefs.org/program-overview.