Photo: Deputy Police Chief John Southard, Support Services Supervisor Tiffany Banning, and Police Chief Mike Hill received renewed accreditation recognition from the Washington Association of Sheriffs and Police Chiefs (WASPC)
SEQUIM—The Sequim Police Department has once again earned accreditation from the Washington Association of Sheriffs & Police Chiefs (WASPC), making it one of about 76 accredited agencies out of over 260 in the state.
Police Chief Mike Hill says re-accreditation demonstrates a commitment to professional service by ensuring adherence to best practices.
The department has maintained its accreditation since 2016, successfully earning it every four years.
The accreditation reviews standards such as use of force, records management, recruitment and selection, training, performance evaluation, and prisoner security. Benefits include increased public confidence, fair recruitment, improved morale, and professional recognition.