Rock Hill Police Chief Chris Watts Discusses Department’s Re-Accreditation on Palmetto Mornings Show

Rock Hill Police Chief Chris Watts Talks Re-Accreditation on Palmetto Mornings Show

On December 5, 2023, Rock Hill Police Chief Chris Watts was warmly welcomed on the Palmetto Mornings show where he intriguingly delved into the department’s recent re-accreditation process.

A Planned Visit for Re-Accreditation

Chief Watts shared with the hosts, Lucas and Alex, that the Rock Hill Police Department had undergone an intensive re-accreditation process. Re-accreditation is a recognition of law enforcement departments for maintaining stringent standards in their operations, management, and services. The process includes a thorough assessment by external auditors who examine practices, protocols, and policies.

According to Chief Watts, the auditors’ visit was planned and the force was prepared for a solid examination of their operational capabilities. This process, Chief Watts assures, aims to boost the community’s confidence in their local law enforcement.

The Significance of Re-Accreditation

The esteemed Police Chief adamantly states that receiving re-accreditation is akin to achieving a stamp of approval, suggesting that the department continues to uphold and boost the standards of public safety. He explains that this accreditation will serve to reinforce public trust in the Rock Hill Police Department, ensuring the community that their law enforcement team is equipped, subscribed, and compliant to stringent operational and ethical standards.

The re-accreditation surely adds another feather to the cap of the Rock Hill Police Department, further solidifying their mission to maintain law and order while ensuring a vastly secure environment for the residents of Rock Hill.

Looking Ahead

While celebrating this achievement, Chief Watts also emphasized that continuous improvements remain a cornerstone of the department’s ethos. The process of re-accreditation has provided valuable insights into strategies and areas where the department can enhance and shape their services to better meet the community’s needs.

Ultimately, Chief Watts asserted that it is the community that the department serves, and the force will persist in striding for improvement, steadfast in their commitment of ensuring public safety and protection in Rock Hill.