Eastern Police are being assessed for accreditation

CHENEY — Eastern Washington University’s Police Department is gearing up for an assessment by a team of evaluators from the International Association of Campus Law Enforcement Administrators arriving on April 27.

The evaluation will scrutinize all facets of the department, including policies, procedures, management, operations and support services, according to Chief Jewell Day.

The objective of this assessment is to ascertain whether the police department aligns with the group’s standards, marking a voluntary initiative to secure accreditation, a highly esteemed acknowledgment of excellence i...