UTICA — The Utica Police Department was recognized for excellence in policy management and training by Lexipol, a private company that provides policy and training guidance to first-responders, according to the Utica Police Department.

The department achieved gold-level recognition for consistent and effective policy dissemination to personnel, timely policy updates as laws change, and officer training on policies, authorities said.

“Good policies — and regularly training on those policies — provide the foundation for what we do and how we serve our community,” said Police Chief Mark Williams in a release.

“We are proud to be recognized by Lexipol Connect for continuously improving professionalism and safety.”

Lexipol is a private company based in Texas that provides consulting services to police and rescue agencies across the country.