Michigan Attorney General Dana Nessel made a stop in Grand Rapids Tuesday afternoon to announce the accreditations of law enforcement agencies throughout the state.
AG Nessel recognizes police accreditations, urges other departments to join
Michigan has 577 law enforcement agencies.
Now, 77 have completed the accreditation program, including the Kalamazoo Department of Public Safety, which received its second certificate Tuesday.
“KDPS is proud to announce that our department has maintained accreditation status through the MILEAC which demonstrates our continued commitment to providing exceptional professional services to the citizens of Kalamazoo,” Kalamazoo Public Safety Chief David Boysen said.
Kalamazoo Department of Public Safety Meanwhile, the Kalamazoo County Sheriff’s Office became just the second sheriff’s office in the state to do so.
“This is the gold standard. These are the very highest standards now that they’ve met,” AG Nessel said. “It’s actually cost saving for the state, as well. And that’s why we really encourage every department in the state to try to pursue accreditation.”