Macomb Community College Police Department Earns Accreditation

Michigan Law Enforcement Accreditation Commission representatives present plaque to college’s board of trustees

The Macomb Community College Police Department has earned accreditation from the Michigan Law Enforcement Accreditation Commission, a program established by the Michigan Association of Chiefs of Police (MACP) and the Michigan Sheriffs’ Association.  Robert Stevenson, executive director, MACP; Ron Wiles, deputy director and accreditation program director, MACP; and Bryan Ergang, MCAP president and chief, Kalamazoo Police Department, presented a plaque commemorating the achievement to the college’s board of trustees at their meeting on Dec. 18.

According to the MACP, there are 638 law enforcement agencies in the state of Michigan, with Macomb College Police the 88^th agency to earn accreditation. Macomb is the sixth police department of a higher educational institution in the state to be accredited.

The voluntary accreditation process ensures that law enforcement agencies engage in ongoing professional development and continuous improvement, and their methods, policies, procedures and daily operations follow best practices.  This initial accreditation is the culmination of a two-year process and comprehensive review of the department’s standards, procedures and processes. The commission’s final report is available here. Accreditation is valid for a three-year period, during which time annual reports must be filed attesting to continued compliance with the commission’s standards.

“We are proud to have earned accreditation, which is one of the most meaningful tools to ensure that we are accountable, embrace the highest standards of service, and maintain mutual respect and trust with our college community,” said William Leavens, chief, Macomb College Police. “We are grateful to the college’s board of trustees, faculty, staff and students for their continuing support and ongoing engagement in sustaining a shared culture of safety and security.”

The Macomb Community College Police Department is a professional, full-service law enforcement agency with responsibility for all areas of the college community, including two campuses (East and Center) in Clinton Township, and one campus (South) and a technical education center in Warren, encompassing more than 400 acres and 40 buildings. The department includes certified police officers, public service officers who provide security, fire protection and dispatch support, communications/ dispatch operators, and administrative assistants.

About the Michigan Law Enforcement Accreditation Commission

The Michigan Association of Chiefs of Police, through its Michigan Law Enforcement Accreditation Commission (MLEAC), is the legitimate authority and accreditation agency in the state of Michigan. For more information, email rwiles@michganpolicechiefs.org or write to: MACP, Law Enforcement Accreditation Commission, 3473 Aleiedon Pkwy, Suite 600, Okemos, MI 48864.

About Macomb Community College

Macomb Community College (www.macomb.edu) is about transforming lives and communities through the power of education, enrichment and economic development. Macomb grants the largest number of associate degrees in Michigan and is the largest community college in the state. The college provides programming for youth through seniors, including early college for high school students, university transfer and career preparation programs, workforce education, continuing education and certification, and a wide range of enrichment opportunities encompassing arts, culture and lifelong learning.

Media contact: Sean M. Patrick, 586.445.7271, patricks28@macomb.edu