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Accreditation Facts
The New Castle Police Department received a certificate of accreditation from the New York State Division of Criminal Justice Services in March 2005. The Accreditation Program is comprised of 130 standards and is divided into 3 categories.
- Administrative section have provisions for such topics as agency organization, fiscal management, personnel practices, and records.
- Training standards encompass basic and in-service instruction, as well as training for supervisors and specialized or technical assignments.
- Operations standards deal with such critical and litigious topics as high-speed pursuits, roadblocks, patrol, and unusual occurrences.
Benefits Of Being Accredited
The New York State Law Enforcement Accreditation Program enables administrators to strengthen existing procedures while simultaneously creating a solid foundation for the agency’s future. The benefits of accreditation include:
Of the 542 Police agencies in New York State, only 116 are accredited, (or 20%).
- Independent confirmation that policies comply with professional standards
- Assurance of fair recruitment, selection, and promotion processes
- Diminished vulnerability to civil law suits and costly settlements
- Enhanced understanding by agency personnel of agency policies and procedures
- Greater administrative and operational effectiveness
- Greater public confidence in the agency
Of the 542 Police agencies in New York State, only 116 are accredited, (or 20%).