Calhoun County Sheriff's Office recognized for high standards
The accreditation process is voluntary and involves a thorough evaluation of an agency's policies, procedures, operations and services. This independent review is conducted by law enforcement professionals to ensure that agencies meet or exceed Michigan's professional standards.
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The Michigan Law Enforcement Accreditation Commission was established by the Michigan Association of Chiefs of Police and the Michigan Sheriffs' Association. Its goal is to promote high standards in policing through structured evaluations and peer reviews.
Out of 588 law enforcement agencies in Michigan, only 88 have achieved this accreditation.
The process included extensive internal assessments and external evaluations, demonstrating the department's commitment to continuous improvement. The accreditation reflects the sheriff's office's dedication to excellence, accountability and building trust within the community, according to the announcement.
This story was created by Jane Imbody, jimbody@gannett.com, with the assistance of Artificial Intelligence (AI). Journalists were involved in every step of the information gathering, review, editing and publishing process. Learn more at cm.usatoday.com/ethical-conduct/.
This article originally appeared on Battle Creek Enquirer: Calhoun County Sheriff earns state accreditation
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