Six Agencies Recognized at WI Chiefs of Police Conference

August 17th, 2010

Tuesday, August 17, 2010 was, in my estimation, a special day in the annals of the Wisconsin Law Enforcement Accreditation Group.  On that day we were afforded the opportunity to recognize six agencies, five receiving first-time accreditation and one being reaccredited, during the banquet at the Wisconsin Chiefs of Police Association Annual Conference in Wausau.  

The day was special because of the fact we presented awards to six departments, the largest number of agencies honored by WILEAG during a single event.   That, of course, is destined to change, as we continue to grow and more agencies choose the path of accreditation as the means by which they demonstrate the scope of their policing professionalism. Nevertheless, it was a splendid moment to honor so many departments for their achievement, and I extend my congratulations to the men and women of the West Allis, Cedarburg, Oshkosh, Jackson, Port Washington, and Baraboo police departments.  

The venue was fitting because of the integral role the WCPA has played in the introduction of accreditation in Wisconsin and development of WILEAG, as well as the ongoing relationship between the two organizations.  The history of the relationship between WILEAG and the WCPA includes the review and approval of the 1st Edition Standards by the Accreditation Committee of the WCPA on June 02, 1995 and the Wisconsin Police Leadership Foundation on August 14, 1995.  Additionally, it was the Leadership Foundation that also provided critical financial support to WILEAG at our inception.   

The bond between WILEAG and the WCPA is strong, from the critical role played by the WCPA in our development to the representation by a member of the WCPA on the WILEAG Governing Board.  That link extends to our respective missions, the WCPA serving as a beacon for Wisconsin law enforcement, embodying integrity and high ethical standards, and embracing the principles of the Law Enforcement Code of Ethics, and WILEAG, committed to establishing accreditation as a benchmark of professional excellence for law enforcement agencies in the State of Wisconsin.

Congratulations,  

WILEAG President Greg Peterson & the WILEAG Governing Board