On May 9, Police Chief Brian D. Chavis, and Mayor Robbie Farrell, Board of Commissioners, and additional administration staff from Aberdeen Police Department attended the Wake Tech Public Safety Campus to receive the NCLEA state accreditation award.

The North Carolina Law Enforcement Accreditation program, or NCLEA, is a state-level accreditation program that focuses on standards that are specific to law enforcement within North Carolina. The Aberdeen Police Department is the eighth law enforcement agency in the state to achieve NCLEA accredited status.  

Law enforcement accreditation is a proactive step taken by law enforcement agencies to demonstrate commitment to the highest levels of professionalism. Accreditation provides numerous benefits to the department, its personnel and the community they serve. It also contributes to reduced liability and risk for the department and enhances officer safety. Additionally, the accredited status may provide additional opportunities for grants and other funding in the future.

“I, Chief Brian D. Chavis, would like to take this opportunity to personally thank the men and women of the Aberdeen Police Department for their hard work, dedication, and commitment throughout this past year. This achievement would not have been possible without your efforts. I am also deeply grateful for the continued support of City Manager Paul Sabiston, Mayor Robbie Farrell, the Board of Commissioners, and Sgt. Czako, our accreditation specialist—your partnership and encouragement were instrumental in helping us reach this important milestone,” shared Chavis in a statement regarding the achievement.