Accreditation

WILEAG promotes excellence in law enforcement through participation in a voluntary law enforcement agency accreditation program. Accredited agencies demonstrate compliance by meeting specific criteria and standards. The Jackson Police Department is currently certified in the Core Standards Verification Program. The program is similar to full accreditation but focuses on 40 core standards relating to federal and state statutory mandates; requirements arising from case law; inherent issues related to high risk law enforcement operations; and sensitive areas involving community relations. The department successfully completed the program and was first recognized by the WILEAG Board of Directors on January 20, 2014.