The Upper Southampton Twp. PD is proud to announce it has successfully been accredited for a fourth consecutive time by the Pennsylvania Law Enforcement Accreditation Commission (PLEAC). USPD was initially accredited in 2012, then re-accredited in 2015, 2018 and 2021. Every three years accredited agencies are re-assessed to confirm they are following the best accepted practices.

The concept of accreditation is a progressive and time-proven way of helping organizations evaluate and improve their overall performance. Accreditation requires the Department to meet 139 proven standards which address four areas which are Organization and Management Roles, Law Enforcement Functions, Staff Support Responsibilities and Pennsylvania Legal Mandates. Accreditation is an ongoing process whereby the Department is required to establish policy and procedures against established criteria and have compliance with that criteria verified by three independent assessors during an on-site assessment. The assessors review policies, training, services, equipment, and participate in ride-alongs to verify compliance with the acceptable best practices as set forth by PLEAC. Accreditation affects every component of the Department and assures the community is receiving professional police services.

On August 18, 2021, PLEAC coordinator James Adams stopped by USPD headquarters and presented Chief Varacallo and Lt. Rudisill with heir accreditation certificate.