The Office of Professional Standards is responsible for supporting the professional development of department personnel and safeguarding the integrity of the police department. This mission is carried out through independent audits conducted outside the normal chain of command to ensure objective review of departmental procedures and activities, the investigation of misconduct allegations, and the coordination of training and guidance for both sworn and civilian employees.

The Office maintains the department’s current training schedule as well as historical training records for all personnel. It also plays a key role in ensuring departmental compliance with the Texas Commission on Law Enforcement (TCOLE) requirements and Texas best practices. In addition, the Office manages several administrative functions, including the maintenance of department personnel files.

A core responsibility of the Office of Professional Standards is oversight and accountability. The Bellaire Police Department is committed to delivering professional, high-quality services to the community and does not tolerate misconduct or unethical behavior by its members. Accordingly, the Office of Professional Standards coordinates and investigates allegations of misconduct or violations of departmental policies and procedures to ensure accountability and maintain public trust.

The Office of Professional Standards Division does NOT investigate any complaint regarding the validity of a traffic citation or appropriateness of any charges filed in connection with a police investigation. The appropriate venue to dispute tickets/charges is the court of record.

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