The Department of Public Safety (DPS) has announced its accreditation by the International Association of Campus Law Enforcement Administrators (IACLEA). This recognition places DPS among fewer than 100 agencies that have achieved this status.
IACLEA Accreditation is an acknowledgment of an agency’s commitment to excellence and high performance across its operations. The standards set by IACLEA guide various aspects, including recruitment, training, and professional development of personnel. To earn this accreditation, DPS demonstrated compliance with national best-practice standards through an evaluation by impartial experts.
Chief Craig Stone stated, “Achieving IACLEA Accreditation is another significant milestone that reflects the dedication and professionalism of every member of our team. This recognition affirms our commitment to national best practices and continuous improvement as we work to provide the highest standard of safety and service to the Syracuse University community.”
Accreditation brings several benefits such as increased accountability from both personnel and the agency overall, along with a commitment to ongoing improvements in operations.
In preparation for the assessment, DPS updated its policies and procedures, engaged with the campus community for feedback, and hosted on-site assessors. The agency plans to seek re-accreditation in four years.
