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PHARR, Texas – The Pharr Police Department has earned Accreditation Status through the Texas Law Enforcement Accreditation Program, a prestigious distinction that recognizes law enforcement agencies demonstrating the highest standards of professionalism, accountability, and operational excellence. The achievement, presented by the Texas Police Chiefs Association (TPCA), reflects the department’s successful compliance with Texas’ Gold Standard in Law Enforcement Accreditation following a rigorous evaluation process.
This accreditation places the Pharr PD among an elite group of law enforcement agencies across Texas, with fewer than two percent of agencies statewide having earned this recognition. Additionally, Pharr PD is now only the fourth accredited agency in the Rio Grande Valley and the third in Hidalgo County to achieve this significant milestone.
Watch a video from the City of Pharr Police Chief Juan F. Gonzalez:
The Texas Law Enforcement Accreditation Program evaluates agencies against comprehensive best practices covering policies, procedures, training, leadership, accountability, and professional standards. Achieving accreditation requires a significant commitment from every member of the organization and demonstrates a department’s dedication to continuous improvement and providing the highest level of public safety services.
“This accreditation reflects the culture of excellence we strive to uphold in the City of Pharr every day,” said Mayor Ambrosio Hernandez, M.D. “Our residents deserve a police department they can trust, and this achievement demonstrates the professionalism, integrity, and commitment our officers and staff bring to serving our residents,” he continued. “We are incredibly proud of Chief Gonzalez and the entire department for earning this distinguished recognition.”
Police Chief Juan F. Gonzalez credited the accomplishment to the dedication of the entire department and its commitment to serving the community with excellence.
“Accreditation is not earned by the efforts of one person or one division; it is the result of the professionalism, dedication, and commitment demonstrated by each member of our agency every day,” said Chief Gonzalez. “Earning accreditation is a reflection of who we are as a department. It demonstrates our commitment to professionalism, transparency, continuous improvement, and excellence in law enforcement, and it reinforces the trust that our community places in us every day,” he continued. “I would like to thank all the men and women of the Pharr Police Department for their service and hard work. I am proud of our team, and this recognition represents countless hours of hard work, accountability, and a shared commitment to providing exceptional service to our community,” Gonzalez added.
The Pharr Police Department is honored to receive this prestigious accreditation and will continue striving for excellence through innovation, transparency, and a steadfast commitment to protecting and serving the Pharr community.
