Crime & Safety
Suffield Police Earn State Accreditation
The department says it was recognized for meeting hundreds of professional standards.
SUFFIELD, CT — The Suffield Police Department has earned Tier 2 and Tier 3 accreditation from the Connecticut Police Officer Standards and Training Council, officials announced.
The recognition, awarded on November 13th, builds on the department’s Tier 1 accreditation, awarded in 2023.
Police said the process required hundreds of hours of work over two years and confirms the department meets all state-required law enforcement policies and standards.
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In Connecticut, police department accreditation through the Police Officer Standards and Training Council (POSTC) is tiered, with each level building on the last.
Accreditation is ongoing. In 2026, Suffield Police will undergo a new Tier 1 review covering 148 policies and 340 standards.
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The department thanked town partners and residents for their continued support.
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