The Kent County Sheriff’s Office, or KCSO, officially received accreditation this week, becoming only the second accredited sheriff’s office in the state of Michigan.
Accreditation, or formal verification, was given by the Michigan Association of Chiefs of Police proving that KCSO meets established quality standards.
Public safety organizations often seek formal accreditation to demonstrate their competence and reliability.
Kent County Sheriff Michelle LaJoye-Young said the KCSO had to comply with 108 standards and pass an on-site assessment in order to receive accredited status. She says KCSO invested significant resources into their policies, procedures, and training initiatives to ensure alignment with industry best practices and the evolving needs of the community.
The accreditation will formally be given to the sheriff’s office at an upcoming Kent County Board of Commissioners meeting.
