Maine police agencies are seeking accreditation. What does that mean?

Maine police agencies are seeking accreditation. What does that mean?

The goal of the program is building trust with communities that police departments serve.

Lincoln City Police Awarded Accreditation

The Lincoln City Police Department announced it was recently awarded its initial law enforcement agency accreditation from the Northwest Accreditation Alliance (NWAA). The accreditation was presented to Chief Dave Broderick by NWAA Executive Director Scott Hayes during an awards ceremony held at the Oregon Association of Chiefs of Police annual conference in Pendleton, Oregon on April 17, 2025. This achievement marks a significant milestone in L…