Resolution 2003-5, strongly suggests that Florida law enforcement agencies establish a requirement that individuals seeking promotion to a supervisory or administrative position possess a degree from an institute of higher learning.

WHEREAS, the Florida Police Chiefs 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 that require individuals seeking managerial and supervisory positions 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 suggests that all law enforcement agencies in the State of Florida establish an educational requirement that individuals seeking promotion to a supervisory or administrative position possess a degree from an institute of higher learning.

PASSED AND ADOPTED THIS 29th DAY OF JUNE 2003, in Orlando, Florida, at a duly constituted meeting of the Board of Directors of the Florida Police Chiefs Association.