Bremerton Police Department Re-Accreditation Process Begins

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  The Bremerton Police Department began preparing for its 2026 re-accreditation in the fall of 2025“In the fall of 2025, the Department began preparing for its scheduled 2026 re-accreditation.”
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  The Bremerton Police Department's Accreditation Manager conducted a comprehensive review of policies“The Department’s Accreditation Manager to conduct a comprehensive review of policies and to collaborate with the Office of Professional Standards (OPS), training cadre, records staff, and other stakeholders to compile the required documentation and proofs of compliance.”
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  The Bremerton Police Department's Accreditation Manager collaborated with various departments to compile required documentation for re-accreditation“The Department’s Accreditation Manager to conduct a comprehensive review of policies and to collaborate with the Office of Professional Standards (OPS), training cadre, records staff, and other stakeholders to compile the required documentation and proofs of compliance.”
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  The Bremerton Police Department's re-accreditation is scheduled for the WASPC Spring Conference in 2026“The Department anticipates completing the re-accreditation process at the WASPC Spring Conference.”
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  Bremerton Police Department has maintained accreditation since 2014“Accredited for the 1st time 2014”
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  Bremerton Police Department had successful re-accreditations in 2018No usable supporting receipt — unverified.
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  Bremerton Police Department had successful re-accreditations in 2022No usable supporting receipt — unverified.
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  Bremerton Police Department's re-accreditations followed Washington state's accreditation standards“Washington’s current accreditation program was established in 2007 and is overseen by the Washington Association of Sheriffs and Police Chiefs (WASPC). The WASPC Accreditation Commission is responsible for maintaining accreditation standards, reviewing on-site assessment reports, and making recommendations to the WASPC Board of Directors. Based on those recommendations, the Board determines whether an agency meets the required accreditation standards.”
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  Washington state's accreditation standards are overseen by the Washington Association of Sheriffs and Police Chiefs“Washington’s current accreditation program was established in 2007 and is overseen by the Washington Association of Sheriffs and Police Chiefs (WASPC). The WASPC Accreditation Commission is responsible for maintaining accreditation standards, reviewing on-site assessment reports, and making recommendations to the WASPC Board of Directors. Based on those recommendations, the Board determines whether an agency meets the required accreditation standards.”