In many ways, accreditation is a natural progression to community policing.
Accredited agencies are better able to defend themselves against lawsuits and citizen complaints.
Many agencies report a decline in legal actions against them, once they become accredited. Greater accountability within the agency Accreditation standards give the Chief Executive Officer a proven management system of written directives, sound training, clearly defined lines of authority, and routine reports that support decision-making and resource allocation. Accreditation provides objective evidence of an agency's commitment to excellence in leadership, resource management, and service-delivery. Thus, government officials are more confident in the agency's ability to operate efficiently and meet community needs. Increased community advocacy Accreditation embodies the precepts of community-oriented policing.