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Sheriff’s Office earns fifth PLEAC accreditation; EMS leaders warn of staffing strains and growing call volume
Summary
Montgomery County recognized the Sheriff’s Office for its fifth consecutive Pennsylvania Law Enforcement Accreditation Commission accreditation and heard EMS leaders say the county logged about 91,000 EMS dispatches in a recent year and is facing workforce and funding challenges.
Montgomery County officials recognized the Montgomery County Sheriff’s Office for receiving its fifth Pennsylvania Law Enforcement Accreditation Commission accreditation and heard presentations marking EMS Week that highlighted strains on the county’s emergency‑medical services system.
Chief Lee Benson and sheriff’s accreditation staff accepted the PLEAC accreditation on behalf of the Sheriff’s Office. County and sheriff’s staff said the accreditation reflects a multi‑year review of policies and practices covering organization, use‑of‑force and evidence control. Lieutenant Stewart, the sheriff’s accreditation…
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