TPD earned national accreditation in 1987 by the Commission on Accreditation for LawEnforcementt Agencies. The Thomasville Police Department was 5th in the State of Georgia to earn accreditation and 52nd in the United States. A ccreditation is an indication of the department's commitment to effectively serve the Thomasville community. Over 700 standards and procedures are used to ensure efficient departmental procedures and operations as well as provide increased protection for citizens of Thomasville A ccreditation provides personal growth for police officers along with a sense of pride and commitment to community service.
Accreditation requires a team effort and spirit to maintain and uphold standards of operation.
The Thomasville Police Department was first nationally accredited in 1987 and has maintained this accreditation since then. This is a new program based on the national accreditation program.