Accreditation programs are designed to measure and confirm
compliance of the participating agency with the professional standards in
whatever discipline or profession they are involved. It is one of the only
means by which students, our college community, and its leaders can be assured
that the college meets or exceeds professional standards.
Reynolds’ Police Department has demonstrated their
commitment to professionalism and a willingness to be measured by and compared
to the best in the profession. Reynolds is the only Virginia Community College
Police Department that has achieved the VLEPSC accreditation.
The Virginia Law Enforcement Professional Standards
Commission (VLEPSC) overview and benefits statement reads, in part,
“Accreditation is a coveted award that symbolizes professionalism, excellence,
and competence. Employees will take pride in their agency, knowing that it
represents the very best in law enforcement.”
“I am honored to accept this recognition on behalf of the
men and women of the Reynolds Police Department for their hard work and
dedication in reaching this milestone,” said Chief Paul Ronca. “Our team is
devoted to leading the way for other community college police departments to
become part of VLEPSC and demonstrate a willingness to be measured by and
compared to other law enforcement agencies.”
To obtain accreditation, a law enforcement agency must
meet all applicable program standards, maintain their accreditation files on an
on-going basis, and provide annual verifications of compliance as required by
the Commission. On-site assessments by specially-trained program assessors
assure consistency and full compliance of all accredited agencies.
“This process confirms that the Reynolds Police Department
policies and practices are of the highest standard”, said Reynolds President Dr.
Gary Rhodes. This recognition is an impartial validation of the professionalism
and care to our students of police services we have at Reynolds Community
College.”
Mr. Derrick Mays, Department of Criminal Justice Services
VLEPSC Program Manager, formally presented the second Certification of
Accreditation to the Reynolds Community College Police Department on August 17.
