The Police Department's accreditation program is through the Commission of Accreditation for Law Enforcement Association (CALEA) and the Indiana Law Enforcement Accreditation Commission (ILEAC).  "Approximately 480 agencies throughout the nation have received accreditation and it is the department's goal to implement all of the standards into policy within two years," says Assistant Police Chief Mike Allen. "This is an extremely demanding process but our officers are dedicated to achieving our goal," says Allen.   

The Public Works Department's accreditation process is through the American Public Works Association (APWA).  "It is a number one priority for our staff to obtain this accreditation," says Public Works Assistant Director, Kurt Wanninger.  "We want the residents of our community to know that the services they receive are accredited and nationally recognized," says Wanninger. 

Some of the benefits associated with both accreditations are: 

• Strengthen crime prevention
• Formalize management procedures
• Establish fair and nondiscriminatory personnel practices
• Improve the delivery of services
• Solidify inter-agency cooperation and coordination
• Boost citizen and staff confidence
• Stronger defense against lawsuits
• Greater accountability within the agency
• Increased community advocacy
• Recognition for professionalism, excellence and competence

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