Accreditation provides recognition that the agency's managerial and operational policies and procedures are in accord with a body of nationwide standards and that the agency has made a concerted effort to obtain professional status. Accreditation Benefits for All Other Members of the Agency Including Sworn and Civilian Employees Accreditation assures that agency policies and procedures are in written form and are available to all agency personnel. Accreditation assures agency personnel that every aspect of its personnel system is in accord with a nationwide standard and that it is both fair and equitable. Accreditation enhances the morale of agency personnel building the confidence of employees in the effectiveness and efficiency of their own agency. Accreditation Benefits for Neighboring Law Enforcement and Criminal Justice Agencies Accreditation promotes relationships with other law enforcement agencies, as well as prosecutors, courts, correctional agencies.
Accreditation requires the establishment of mutual aid agreements between law enforcement agencies.
Such agreements are in writing and well understood by all parties. Accreditation promotes standardization of operational policies thereby increasing efficiency in handling calls for assistance, referrals, and joint investigations. Accreditation requires participation in statewide radio, fingerprint, criminal information and crime reporting systems. Accreditation Benefits for the College Accreditation provides assurance that the College's law enforcement agency is delivering a high level of service to citizens in the agency's service area. Accreditation provides objective measures in justifying decisions relating to budget requests and personnel policies.