SENATE RESOLUTION NO. 781
WHEREAS, The Trinity University Police Department has
reached a significant milestone in its history with its full
accreditation by the International Association of Campus Law
Enforcement Administrators; and
WHEREAS, Representing campus public safety leaders at more
than 1,200 institutions of higher education, the IACLEA has
offered accreditation to college and university police,
security, and public safety departments since 2007; its rigorous
accreditation standards have been developed by association
members from both sworn and non-sworn agencies; and
WHEREAS, The Trinity University Police Department provides
expert 24-hour police and security coverage for the university
community 365 days a year, and its officers are all fully
certified Texas Peace Officers and licensed under the Texas
Education Code; the department was previously accredited by the
Texas Police Chiefs Association's Best Practices Program in
2014, the first private university to receive this honor, and it
was reaccredited by the TPCA in 2018; and
WHEREAS, Under the leadership of Chief Paul J. Chapa, the
men and women of the Trinity University Police Department have
demonstrated their commitment to the highest levels of
professionalism, and this prestigious accolade acknowledges
their success in upholding these rigorous standards; now,
therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That the Senate of the State of Texas, 86th
Legislature, hereby congratulate the Trinity University Police
Department on its accreditation by the International Association
of Campus Law Enforcement Administrators and extend to the
department's personnel sincere best wishes for continued success
with their important work; and, be it further
RESOLVED, That an official copy of this Resolution be
prepared for the Trinity University Police Department as an
expression of high regard by the Texas Senate.
Flores, Menéndez
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President of the Senate
I hereby certify that the
above Resolution was adopted by
the Senate on May 21, 2019.
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Secretary of the Senate
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Member, Texas Senate
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Member, Texas Senate