How does accreditation benefit neighboring communities?
  • Promotes relationships with other law enforcement agencies.
  • Requires establishment of mutual aid agreements.
  • Promotes standardization of operational policies, thereby increasing efficiency in handling calls for assistance and joint Investigations.
  • The accreditation manager is Administrative Services Lieutenant Jerry Dodd, who is a member of the WASPC Accreditation Committee, and serves as a mentor for agencies working towards their accreditation.

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1. What is accreditation?
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4. How does accreditation benefit neighboring communities?