West Lampeter supervisors approve police department's pursuit of accreditation

When: West Lampeter Township Supervisors meeting, May 10, in person.
What happened: Supervisors voted unanimously to allow the West Lampeter Township Police Department to pursue accreditation through the Pennsylvania Law Enforcement Accreditation Commission.
Background: Accreditation is an intensive process that examines police practices and measures them against statewide standards. Chief Brian Wiczkowski said there are 139 standards, each of which requires two proofs of compliance. The process includes an initial assessment of the police building and a final assessment once standards are in place. The cost is $1,000 annually with charges starting the year following accreditation achievement.
Quotable: Wiczkowski said the process takes more than a year but that department personnel can handle the workload without diminishing street patrols. “It’s heavy work, but it’s good in the long run. … From a professional standpoint, it’s the right thing to do.”

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