Increase cooperation and coordination with other law enforcement agencies and with other agencies of the criminal justice system. Increase citizen and employee confidence in the goals, objectives, policies, and practices of the agency. The Benefits of Accreditation Controlled liability insurance costs. Stronger defense against lawsuits and citizen complaints.
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 with 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. Staunch support from government officials. Accreditation provides objective evidence of an agency's commitment to excellence in leadership, resource management, and service-delivery.