Kinston Police Department earns state accreditation
Written by: Chief Goyette
The Kinston Police Department is proud to announce that our agency was officially awarded accreditation through the North Carolina Law Enforcement Accreditation (NCLEA) Program! This achievement represents a significant milestone in our department's history and reflects our continued commitment to professionalism, accountability, transparency, and providing the highest quality of law enforcement services to the citizens of Kinston.
The North Carolina Law Enforcement Accreditation Program is a voluntary statewide initiative that recognizes law enforcement agencies that meet established professional standards and demonstrate a commitment to excellence.
Achieving this recognition requires an extensive review of an agency's policies, procedures, training, and daily operations to ensure compliance with 116 professional standards. These standards address critical areas of law enforcement, including officer training, use of force, criminal investigations, evidence management, accountability, and public safety.
We want to recognize and thank our City Manager, Mayor, Kinston City Council, and fellow City of Kinston employees for their continued leadership, encouragement, and support. Their commitment to our department and the resources necessary to accomplish our mission have been instrumental in helping us move forward.
Most importantly, we thank the citizens of Kinston. Your trust, support, and partnership are the foundation of everything we do. While this accreditation recognizes our department's work, it is also an accomplishment our entire community can take pride in.
Together, these initiatives demonstrate that the Kinston Police Department is not satisfied with simply meeting minimum expectations. We are committed to continuously evaluating our operations, identifying opportunities for improvement, and holding ourselves accountable to the highest professional standards.
We believe that a successful police department is measured not only by its ability to fight crime, but also by the trust it builds, the professionalism it demonstrates, and the positive impact it makes in the community. To every member of the Kinston Police Department who contributed to this accomplishment, THANK YOU! Your hard work, dedication, and commitment to excellence have made this achievement possible.
ONE DEPARTMENT. ONE TEAM. ONE COMMUNITY.
