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WASHINGTON ASSOCIATION OF SHERIFFS AND POLICE CHIEFS (WASPC) ACCREDITATION PROGRAM

WHAT IS IT?

Accreditation, a voluntary statewide program mandating compliance with 197 policing standards, is a means for self-evaluation and improvement.  Mount Vernon Police Department achieved accredited status in 1994, passed reaccreditations in 1999 and 2004, and is scheduled for its next on-site evaluation in 2009.

HOW DOES ACCREDITATION BENEFIT THE CITIZENS OF MOUNT VERNON?

  • Confirms Mount Vernon Police Department's commitment to professionalism.
  • Enhances community's understanding of law enforcement, its goals, and objectives.
  • Assures the Department's policies are effective, responsive, fair, and equitable and that the Department is providing services of the highest quality.
  • Commits the Department to a broad range of effective police service programs.
  • Ensures managerial and operational policies and procedures are in accord with statewide policing standards, and that the Department continues to make a concerted effort to maintain that professional status.

HOW DOES ACCREDITATION BENEFIT CITY GOVERNMENT?

  • Assures the Department is delivering quality service to citizens.
  • Provides objectivity in justification of decisions relating to personnel policies and budget requests.
  • Potentially reduces premiums for liability insurance and claims.

HOW DOES ACCREDITATION BENEFIT NEIGHBORING COMMUNITIES?

  • Promotes relationships with other law enforcement agencies.
  • Requires establishment of mutual aid agreements. 
  • Promotes standardization of operational policies, thereby increasing efficiency in handling calls for assistance and joint Investigations.

The Mount Vernon Police Department is committed to providing professional policing to the citizens of Mount Vernon. If you have any questions about the accreditation process please email or call Lt Jerry Dodd at 360-336-6293.

 
Calendar of Events
Little Mountain Trail Work Parties
11/21/2009 - 12/19/2009
November 21, December 5 & 19. Trail building at Little Mountain Park is underway and help is needed! Volunteers interested in helping with trail building can meet on these Saturdays at 10am at Little Mountain Park.
Downtown Christmas Parade & Tree Lighting
11/29/2009
5pm in historic downtown Mount Vernon. Santa and the annual tree lighting will immediately follow the parade in Pine Square.
Children's Shopping Extravaganza
12/5/2009
8:30am-2:30pm, Skylight Room at Hillcrest Park. Kids - don’t miss this great shopping opportunity geared just for your budget. All items are priced $5 & under. You will find something for everyone!
Breakfast with Santa
12/5/2009
8am-11:30am, $5 per person (all ages). Visit with Santa & listen to holiday music in Hillcrest Lodge while enjoying a scrumptious breakfast of pancakes and ham. Don't forget to bring your camera for some great photos!
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