Hutchins Police Chief recognized for best practices

HUTCHINS – The Hutchins Police Department was recently recognized for the third time as a Texas Best Practices Law Enforcement Agency.

The Department first became a Texas Best Practices Law Enforcement agency in 2011. In 2015 the Police Department completed re-recognition for a second time, and in 2019 completed a third re-recognition.

The Hutchins Police Department was notified on March 18 it had once again been recognized for this award.

“The Hutchins Police Department complies with 166 voluntary best practices standards to be a recognized agency in the State of Texas,” Hutchins Police Chief Steve Perry said.

“The Hutchins Police Department has always considered itself to be one of the best in the state.

“This process provided for an independent review of the department’s operations and should assure the citizens of Hutchins that we are conforming to the current state of the art in law enforcement.”

The process is voluntary and required the department to submit proof of compliance in the necessary areas involving Best Practices.

The onsite review is conducted by trained police chiefs from other areas of the state. Upon completion of the internal review an outside audit then takes place.

The final audit for the third re-recognition took place at the beginning of March.

Best Practices were developed by Texas Law Enforcement professionals to assist agencies in the efficient and effective delivery of service as well as the protection of an individual’s rights.

The Best Practices cover all aspects of law enforcement operations including force, protection of citizen’s rights, vehicle pursuits, property and evidence management and patrol and investigative operations.

Police agencies recognized by TPCA undergo an onsite inspection every fourth year. “I am very proud of my staff for their commitment to best practices and proud to be part of Texas Police Chief’s best practices program,” Chief Perry concluded.