The Commission appoints the executive director, who manages its staff and the accreditation program. The executive director and staff have the responsibility and authority to carry out all policies, procedures, and activities of the Commission and its committees. This staff supports agencies working toward accreditation or reaccreditation, oversees the on-site process, coordinates Commission review, and handles the Commission's business matters. In keeping with the legislative intent of FSS 943.125, the Florida Legislature has approved funding for staff in support of the commission. The Commission offers two ways for a law enforcement agency to become state accredited.
Agencies begin the accreditation process with a request for an application.
Once the application is completed and submitted to the Commission for review to determine eligibility, an agreement and invoice are sent to the applicant agency. The formal accreditation process begins when the agency executes this agreement, which specifies the obligations of the agency and the Commission.