​ signifies an agency’s ongoing commitment to excellence and state-of-the-art performance in every aspect of its operations. The standards guide the recruitment, selection, training and professional development of agency personnel and overall agency operations. In order to receive the accreditation, DPS had to demonstrate to outside, impartial experts its compliance with national best-practice standards in the profession.

“Achieving IACLEA Accreditation is another significant milestone that reflects the dedication and professionalism of every member of our team,” says Chief Craig Stone. “This recognition affirms our commitment to national best practices and continuous improvement as we work to provide the highest standard of safety and service to the ���ϲ����� community.”

​Among the many benefits of accreditation are increased accountability from agency personnel and the agency as a whole and a commitment to continuous improvement to maintain excellent operations.

​DPS prepared for the onsite assessment by updating policies and procedures, ensured the campus community had the opportunity to provide comments to the outside assessors and hosted assessors on-site. The agency will seek re-accreditation in four years.