State Accreditation

Benefits of Accreditation

Increases the law enforcement agency’s ability to prevent and control crime through more efficient and effective delivery of services
Enhances community understanding of the law enforcement agency, its role in the community, and its goals and objectives
Creates a forum in which police and citizens work together to prevent and control crime through greater understanding of the challenges and impacts on law enforcement and the desires of the community
Enhances public confidence in the law enforcement agency

Increases cooperation and coordination with other law enforcement and criminal justice agencies
Provides independent confirmation that policies comply with professional standards
Provides greater administrative and operational effectiveness
Insures continuous, systemized self-assessment of policies, procedures, and operational practices
Decreases exposure to civil liability and costly settlements, which leads to potential reductions in premiums for liability insurance
Provides state and local acknowledgment of professional competence

Enhances understanding of agency policies and procedures
Assures consistent recruitment, selection, and promotion processes and employment practices that are fair, equitable, and nondiscriminatory
Increases morale within the agency
Increases pride and confidence in the agency and its operations
Ensures that agency policies and procedures are reduced to writing and available to all personnel