The Upper Allen Township Police Department takes pride in its recognition as a Premier Agency by the Pennsylvania Law Enforcement Accreditation Commission (PLEAC). Pennsylvania is served by over 1,200 municipal, regional, and county law enforcement agencies. Among these, we were initially accredited by PLEAC on April 30, 2010, becoming one of the early adopters of this mark of professional excellence and the 68th agency in the Commonwealth to achieve this distinction. Demonstrating our ongoing commitment to the highest standards in law enforcement, the commission voted to approve our 5th re-accreditation on April 24, 2025.
What is PLEAC Accreditation?
The PLEAC program is comprised of 140 standards that cover a wide range of critical operational areas, including investigations, training, policy, use of force, and community engagement. These standards, encompassing 388 best practices, ensure agencies operate at the highest level of professionalism and ethical conduct. Each accreditation cycle lasts for three years.
Benefits of Accreditation
Accreditation by PLEAC signifies a commitment to professional excellence, competence, continuous improvement, accountability, and transparency. The benefits of accreditation include:
- Establishing a credible framework for evaluating agency practices.
- Reducing agency risk and exposure to lawsuits.
- Improving law enforcement-community relations.
- Demonstrating a commitment to the highest quality of law enforcement services.
- Upholding the trust and confidence of the Upper Allen Township community.
This re-accreditation is a testament to the dedication, hard work, and unwavering professionalism of every member of our department. It demonstrates our ongoing commitment to providing the highest quality of law enforcement services, and upholding the trust and confidence of the Upper Allen Township community. We are honored to be recognized as a premier agency by PLEAC, a distinction that reflects our continuous pursuit of excellence.
