(a) Law enforcement agencies that can demonstrate that they meet, and have maintained compliance with, all program standards in effect throughout their period of accreditation will be reaccredited for a period of five years.
(b) Certain circumstances may allow for an accredited agency to undergo an assessment for reaccreditation prior to their five year expiration date but only after three years has passed since the date of the most recent accreditation or reaccreditation of such agency.
(c) Circumstances that may necessitate an assessment for early reaccreditation include, but may not be limited to:
(1) a determination by program staff to ensure an agency is in compliance with standards and solidify their standing within the program;
(2) a request by the chief of police of an accredited agency who has identified a compelling need for early reaccredidation; and
(3) budgetary considerations and constraints within the program.
(d) A law enforcement agency that is required to undergo a reaccreditation assessment prior to the end of their current five year term will be given no less than 90 days’ notice of said assessment. The council will develop policies to establish specific procedures for an agency requesting an extension of their early assessment.
(e) If the council votes to reaccredit an agency at an earlier date, the new five year period of reaccreditation will begin on the date of approval by the council.