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FOR RELEASE ON MARCH 15, 2013



CAMILLUS, NEW YORK - Thursday March 14, 2008 – The New York State Division of Criminal Justice Services, Law Enforcement Accreditation Council has reaccredited the Camillus Police Department in a ceremony held today in Albany New York. The Accreditation Council has determined that the Camillus Police Department has met or exceeded the 133 accreditation standards for the period of 2008-2012. These standards are divided into three categories, Administration, Operations and Training. Accreditation enables us to strengthen existing procedures while simultaneously creating a solid foundation for the future of the Camillus Police Department.

Some of the benefits of being accredited are:

• Independent confirmation that policies and field operations comply with professional standards
• Greater admintrative and operational effectiveness
• Assurance of fair recruitment, selection and promotion processes
• Diminished vulnerability to civil law suits and costly settlements
• Enhanced understanding by Camillus Police Department personnel of agency polices and procedures
• Greater public confidence in the Camillus Police Department

The Camillus Police Department has been an accredited law enforcement agency since 1998.

For further information please contact Chief Thomas M. Winn of the Camillus Police Department at (315) 487-0102.