Kinston Police Department earns state accreditation

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 Kinsto...