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University Police becomes state-accredited

On March 10, University Police became the first state-accredited university police force in Pennsylvania. The accreditation was granted by the Pennsylvania Chiefs of Police Association after an extensive review of the force’s policies, procedures, and operational standards.

There are 123 standards and 184 sub-standards that a police force must meet in order to be considered for accreditation, including having a secure evidence room and an audio- and video-monitored interview room, proper procedure, support of written policies, and efficient organization of operations.

To determine that Carnegie Mellon met all the required standards, the Pennsylvania Chiefs of Police conducted facility and vehicle...