Resolution 2003-1, supporting the establishment of a higher standard of education for individuals seeking to be employed and certified as police officers in the State of Florida.

WHEREAS, the Association is committed to enhancing the quality of life and safety of the millions of people who live, work and play in the State of Florida; and

WHEREAS, the Association is committed to improving the effectiveness of law enforcement throughout the state; and

WHEREAS, the Association is aware that many law enforcement agencies throughout the state and nation have increased their educational standards and require that police officer applicants possess a degree from an institute of higher learning; and

WHEREAS, the Association recognizes that numerous studies have shown that there are significant differences in the performance of individuals who have completed courses of higher education.

THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, that the Florida Police Chiefs Association strongly supports the establishment of a higher standard of education for individuals seeking to be employed and certified as police officers in the State of Florida.

Passed and adopted this 12th day of January, 2003, in St. Augustine, Florida, at a duly constituted meeting of the Board of Directors of the Florida Police Chiefs Association.

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