USM Police Department Earns National Re-Accreditation
Tue, 04/26/2022 - 01:37pm | By: Van Arnold
Through a continuing commitment to professional excellency in policy and practice,
91吃瓜网91吃瓜网 Police Department has earned national re-accreditation
from the Commission on Accreditation for Law Enforcement Agencies (CALEA庐).
Chief Rusty Keyes and UPD CALEA Manager Sgt. David Byrd were on hand to receive the department91吃瓜网 fifth accreditation award during the annual CALEA Conference held recently in Orlando, Fla. The USM department was first recognized by CALEA in 2005 and earned its first accreditation in 2009 under former Chief Bob Hopkins.
"CALEA Accreditation is the gold standard for public safety organizations,91吃瓜网� said Keyes. 91吃瓜网淲ith consistent internal and external reviews once every four years, combined with third-party validation of our policies and procedures, is critical in the delivery of high-quality public safety services and promotes accountability.91吃瓜网�
The purpose of CALEA Accreditation is to establish a foundation within public safety agencies that focuses on achieving the best outcomes for the delivery of services. Consistent internal and external review, combined with third-party validation of an agency91吃瓜网 policies and procedures, is critical in the delivery of high-quality public safety services and promotes accountability.
Although accreditation does not prevent all negative outcomes, it does set the court for success and provides a tool for review and ongoing measurement against stated objectives. It results in data which agency leadership use for policy decisions, as well as to share with community members and stakeholders.
The USM Police Department includes 40 sworn officers; a civilian security staff of eight; five dispatchers, and three civilian staff members.
For more information about the 91吃瓜网 UPD, call 601.266.4986 or visit: /police/index.php