Established in 1980, Port St. Lucie Police Department is one of the premier law enforcement agencies in the United States. It has more than 250 sworn officers and over 80 civilian employees. The department is accredited by the Commission on Accreditation for Law Enforcement Agencies and is located in Port St. Lucie, Fla. Its professional standards division offers a range of crime analysis programs and investigates complaints against department employees and volunteers. Port St. Lucie Police Department s professional standards division is also responsible for the verification of compliance with department policies, procedures and required accreditation standards. The department additionally operates a support services division that offers community-based programs, technical assistance and training services.