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Wyoming police chief outlines new Minnesota law enforcement accreditation option
Summary
Chief Bauer briefed the City Council on a new Minnesota Law Enforcement Accreditation Program (MnLEAP) being piloted by the Chiefs Association; the program costs $1,200 to start and $600 annually, with grant support for associated technology, and is intended as a lower-cost alternative to national accreditation programs.
Chief Bauer told the Wyoming City Council on an accreditation pilot available through the Minnesota Chiefs Association that the program, called MnLEAP, offers a state-specific accreditation option for small agencies.
The update explained why the city is considering MnLEAP: a set of documented standards the department would adopt and maintain that could bolster professional practices, increase public accountability and potentially reduce litigation risk. Bauer said national programs such as CALEA exist but…
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