The dickenson county sheriffs office, are partnering with our accrediting body, virginia law enforcement profession standards commission, vlepsc to obtain our initial accreditation

The award funds will assist our organization in implementing and compensating appropriate staff in the position of accreditation manager who would be able to solely devote their time to the accreditation process and not be tasked with other vital division work within the department. In addition, award funds would provide assessors for mock assessments and initial assessment ipad tablets with protective covers to easily access powerdms accreditation files and standard proofs of compliance. Additionally, funding would provide ongoing support through powerdms platform to assist in the accreditation process and keep accreditation files in order and tracking the progress. The award funds would also complete the upfitting of the evidence room with the necessary equipment for equipment storage and processing with appropriate law enforcement evidence lockers and evidence processing and packaging supplies that include stainless steel prep table, paper roll dispenser and cutter with brown kraft paper. Lastly, funds would allow the department to acquire professional consultation services provided three subject matter experts devoted to a successful and comprehensive delivery of an accreditation quality policy/procedure manual product and post-delivery edits/modifications as needed for a period of 1 year after delivery.