Accreditation
On November 16, 1995, the Beaverton Police Department became the first agency in Oregon to become accredited through the Washington Association Sheriffs & Police Chiefs (WASPC). In so doing, the department joined an elite group of agencies that are similarly recognized for their professional excellence and commitment to quality customer service. The Department was reaccredited through WASPC in 1995. Since that time the Department has had to maintain the high standards as set by the association.
In 2005, however, the department faced a complete reevaluation through the Oregon Accreditation Alliance (OAA) to transfer its accredited status from WASPC to OAA. Following six months of preparation to comply with the national Commission on Accreditation for Law Enforcement Agencies (CALEA) standards for law enforcement agencies, the OAA assessment team arrived to appraise every facet of the department’s operations and granted the accreditation. This accomplishment is representative of the department’s commitment to quality customer service, and a desire to be among the best in the country.
