It was her job to begin assessing the current standards and practices on the books. She began to reorganize the department's entire set of directives, revising some and writing a few new ones as well. That self-assessment becomes an ongoing process. Once accredited, an agency undergoes reevaluation every three years. Brown had no such policy four years ago, Ferreira said, but one has since been put into place.
Some agencies have doubts about it.
Also, it involves budget and time. Here at Brown, Police and Security has purchased a new playback recorder for its communications center and installed iron grates on the windows of its property room. The three-member team will inspect each of the 436 files Police and Security has created to demonstrate that it meets each standard, will conduct public hearings and interviews and will inspect the facilities and equipment. Finally, on May 6, the team will conduct an exit interview with Verrecchia. During that interview, the team will give Verrecchia its oral critique and will discuss the recommendation that will be made to the entire commission.