87R19160 BK-D
By: Morrison H.R. No. 741
R E S O L U T I O N
WHEREAS, For the second time, the Rockport Police Department
has been named a Recognized Law Enforcement Agency by the Texas
Police Chiefs Association; and
WHEREAS, Since 2006, the TPCA's Law Enforcement Recognition
Program has evaluated Texas police departments by using a metric of
more than 165 best practices that take into account all aspects of
law enforcement, including use of force, protection of citizen
rights, vehicle pursuit, property and evidence management, and
patrol and investigative operations; and
WHEREAS, The Rockport Police Department was originally
credentialed as a Recognized Law Enforcement Agency in December
2016; to maintain its standing with the TPCA, the department was
required to conduct a critical self-review of its policies,
procedures, facilities, and operations and to submit to an on-site
inspection overseen by police chiefs from other agencies; after the
results were analyzed by the TPCA's Recognition Committee, the
department was again awarded Recognized status on December 23,
2020; and
WHEREAS, Under the leadership of Chief Gregory Stevens, the
Rockport police force has demonstrated exceptional diligence,
professionalism, and dedication in meeting the best practices
outlined by the Texas Police Chiefs Association, and they can
indeed take great pride in earning this well-deserved honor; now,
therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 87th Texas
Legislature hereby congratulate the Rockport Police Department on
its recognition by the Texas Police Chiefs Association and extend
to all those associated with the department sincere best wishes for
continued success in their important work; and, be it further
RESOLVED, That an official copy of this resolution be
prepared for the Rockport Police Department as an expression of
high regard by the Texas House of Representatives.