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Syracuse Police Department earns statewide reaccreditation after 177‑standard review
Summary
The Syracuse Police Department received reaccreditation from the Utah Chiefs of Police Association after an on-site assessment covering 177 standards; the association commended the department’s evidence and records procedures and singled out officer Hunter Bennett and Chief Davis for their roles in the process.
The Syracuse Police Department received official reaccreditation from the Utah Chiefs of Police Association, a regional accreditation body recognized by the U.S. Department of Justice, officials announced at the Syracuse City Council meeting.
Val Shoop of the Utah Chiefs of Police Association told the council that Syracuse completed a rigorous assessment of policies, procedures and practice that included an on‑site visit and review of evidence and records. He said the edition used for the assessment includes 177 standards and that Syracuse was required not only to have written policies but to demonstrate they were in practice, including recent staff evaluations and evidence‑room procedures.
Shoop commended Chief Davis and supervisors for maintaining strong evidence-room controls and for facilitating interviews with investigators and patrol officers during the on‑site assessment. He also named Officer Hunter Bennett as a key contributor to preparing the department’s documentation for review.
The association presented an accreditation certificate dated November 2025. Council members and the presiding official thanked the department for its work and for meeting the accreditation requirements.
The presentation did not include any formal motions or budgetary action; it was offered as a recognition on the council agenda. The certificate and the city’s continued compliance with accreditation standards remain under the Utah Chiefs of Police Association’s oversight.
