Professional Standards & Accreditation
THE WILLIAMSON COUNTY SHERIFF’S OFFICE | TLEA ACCREDITED SINCE 2020
Under the Sheriff and Chief Deputy’s direct supervision, Administrative Lieutenant Becky Coyle manages the Tennessee Law Enforcement Accreditation process to ensure that each area of the Williamson County Sheriff’s Office meets or exceeds professional standards outlined by the TLEA Program.
TLEA Accreditation requires an in-depth annual review of every aspect of the Williamson County Sheriff’s Office’s management, operations, and administration, including policy and procedures, as well as benchmarks related to high-exposure law enforcement liability areas such as, use of force, search and seizure, bias-based policing and vehicle pursuits.
For more information about the TLEA Accreditation process visit: https://www.tacp.org/accreditation
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
Professional Standards & Accreditation
What is the Tennessee Law Enforcement Accreditation Program?
The Tennessee Law Enforcement Accreditation (TLEA) Program, created under the authority of the Tennessee Association of Chiefs of Police (TACP), sets professional standards and focuses on professional accountability, management, and operations for law enforcement.
How does the TLEA Accreditation benefit our community?
Accreditation increases the law enforcement agency’s ability to prevent and control crime through more effective and efficient delivery of law enforcement services to its community. Accreditation also enhances community understanding of the law enforcement agency, its role in the community, and its goals and objectives through annual reports.
