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Millcreek Police Department receives state accreditation; presenters say it reduces risk and improves practices
Summary
Millcreek police received a Pennsylvania law-enforcement accreditation certificate after meeting 139 standards (about 370 proofs of compliance); retired Chief James Adams summarized benefits including fewer lawsuits and better policies, and presenters emphasized annual self-assessments and periodic re-evaluations.
Millcreek Township’s police department was publicly presented with a certificate of law‑enforcement accreditation during the Board of Supervisors meeting on June 23. The certificate recognizes the department’s compliance with the Pennsylvania Chiefs of Police Association program standards.
Retired Chief James Adams of the Upper Allen Police Department, who serves as an accreditation program coordinator, said the program requires compliance with 139 headline standards — which translate to roughly 370 specific proofs of compliance — and continuous monitoring. “The Millcreek Township Police Department is a professionally run agency,” Adams read from the assessors’ report. He told the board accredited departments tend to be sued less often and incur lower payouts when claims occur.
Presenters described the accreditation process: departments compare existing policy manuals to program standards, gather proofs of compliance, undergo an on‑site assessment, submit annual self‑assessments, and face periodic reassessment by a new team. The certificate does not expire, but compliance must be attested annually and reassessment occurs on a cyclical schedule.
Board members and attendees applauded the department and credited Chief Mook and Captain Chris Harbor for steering the effort. Officials said the accreditation aligns local policies with state and federal credentialing standards and represents a continuing commitment to best practices.
The board accepted the certificate and allowed a brief presentation from the program coordinator; no formal vote was required for the presentation.
