Accreditation is a self-initiated, lengthy, and comprehensive evaluation process. Participating departments complete an internal self-review and an external assessment by MPAC experts. The process is a voluntary evaluation by which police departments strive to meet and maintain the top standards of law enforcement. It is considered the best measure for a police department to compare itself against the established best practices around the country and region.
Law enforcement agencies voluntarily participate in the accreditation process to not only demonstrate that they have implemented best practices but that the department as a whole is following and committed to upholding the highest policing standards.
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