Since 1985, over 400 law enforcement agencies have been accredited and re-accredited by this commission throughout the United States and Canada.
Accreditation requires compliance with a predetermined number of nationally recognized standards.
A third academy, located in New Jersey has since become certified. Training accreditation benefits agencies by strengthening their position in litigation involving officer training. Both Secretary Cherry and Commissioner Bizzack thanked the Governor for his strong and visible support of the Department, Justice Cabinet, and Kentucky law enforcement. The accreditation credentials are on display in the Commissioner s outer office in the Funderburk Building, on the campus of Eastern Kentucky University, in Richmond.