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Narberth Police formally presented statewide accreditation certificate
Summary
The Pennsylvania Chiefs of Police accreditation team publicly presented a certificate recognizing Narberth Borough Police Department’s accredited status; presenters credited the department’s written policies, proofs of compliance and ongoing annual reporting obligations.
Narberth’s police department received a public accreditation certificate during the June 18 Borough Council meeting. Jim Adams, accreditation program coordinator with the Pennsylvania Chiefs of Police, told the council that the department had completed a rigorous assessment process, including written policy alignment with about 140 standards (and roughly 370 embedded best practices), recent on-site assessor reviews, and documentation of two proofs of compliance per standard.
Adams said accredited agencies must submit an annual self-assessment and that Narberth will again receive a full on-site review in year three of the accreditation cycle. He emphasized accreditation’s legal and operational benefits — including reduced liability and easier access to certain federal grants — and read the assessors’ praise for the department’s leadership and policies. Chief John String accepted the certificate and acknowledged his staff and Narberth officials for the work and support that enabled accreditation.
Adams and the assessors made clear accreditation is not permanent; agencies periodically lose accreditation if they fail to maintain standards. Council members and audience members applauded as Adams presented the certificate.
