UM Today

Campus News

Accreditation assessment team invites comment for UPD

The Mississippi Law Enforcement Accreditation Commission (MSLEAC) welcomes public comments on UPD by telephone from 9:30-11:30 a.m. Oct. 31.


On Oct. 30-31 2019, a team of assessors from the Mississippi Law Enforcement Accreditation Commission (MSLEAC) will be conducting an on-site assessment at the University of Mississippi Police Department to ensure compliance with the Mississippi State Standards. Law Enforcement agencies seeking to be accredited by the MSLEAC are required to comply with 140 professional standards in order to achieve state accredited status.

The MSLEAC assessment team will be composed of law enforcement practitioners from in-state agencies. The assessors will review agency policies and practices, interview personnel, and closely examine files kept by the University of Mississippi Police Department specifically in regard to state accreditation.

As part of the on-site assessment, agency employees and members of the community are invited to offer comments regarding the University of Mississippi Police Department by telephone. This will occur on Oct. 31, 2019 from 9:30 a.m. – 11:30 a.m. All those interested in participating are directed to call (662) 915-1622 during the times noted above. Telephone comments are limited to 10 minutes and must directly address the University of Mississippi Police Department’s ability to comply with MSLEAC standards. Once the assessors complete their review, a report will be issued to the state commission, who will then decide whether or not to award accreditation.

Individuals wishing to offer written comments about the University of Mississippi Police Department’s ability to meet the standards for state accreditation are requested to write:

Mississippi Law Enforcement Accreditation Commission

Attn: Accreditation Alliance Manager

1025 North park Dr.

Ridgeland, MS 39157

For more information regarding the Mississippi Law Enforcement Accreditation Commission, please write the MSLEAC at the address above or call (601) 977-3782.  For more information regarding the University of Mississippi Police Department’s accreditation effort, please call Chief Ray Hawkins or Lt. Kendall Brown at (662)-915-7234.