Henry County Police Department

Certification Manager

The Certification Manager is a law enforcement professional who manages and maintains continual compliance with all applicable standards of the Georgia Association of Chiefs of Police. Certification is a promulgation of standards containing a clear statement of professional objectives. These objectives are a time-proven way of helping law enforcement agencies to improve their overall performances. Henry County Police Department, in the early stages of re-certification, aims to improve delivery of law enforcement services by offering a body of standards, developed by law enforcement practitioners, covering a wide range of up-to-date law enforcement topics. Certification status represents a significant professional achievement. The following are benefits of certification:

• Confirmation that agency practices are consistent with progressive professional standards.
• Greater operational and administrative effectiveness.
• Enhanced understanding of agency policies and practices.
• Recognition in the field of outstanding achievement.
• Reduced liability potential.
• Greater governmental and community support.

The Certification Manager not only manages and maintains certification files, but also assists the Commander of the Support Services Division on a daily basis.