Accreditation assures that agency policies and procedures are in written form and available to all agency personnel. Accreditation assures personnel that every aspect of the agency's personnel system is in accordance with professional standards, and that it is both fair and equitable. Accreditation enhances the morale of the agency by increasing the confidence of employees in the effectiveness and efficiency of their own agency. Accreditation promotes relationships with other neighboring law enforcement agencies, as well as prosecutors, courts, correctional agencies, and state and local government officials. Accreditation provides objective measures to justify decisions related to budget requests and personnel policies.
Accreditation reduces the likelihood of vicarious liability suits against the agency.
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