JOHNSON COUNTY, Iowa — The Johnson County Sheriff’s Office has become the first sheriff’s office in Iowa to earn accreditation through the Iowa Law Enforcement Accreditation Program, officials announced.
The accreditation took effect Dec. 17 and is valid for four years. The program was developed by the Iowa Police Chiefs Association and the Iowa Sheriffs and Deputies Association and became available to agencies in late 2024.
According to the sheriff’s office, the accreditation is designed to help law enforcement agencies establish professional standards, improve efficiency in service delivery, and reduce liability through consistent policies and procedures…