On October 22nd, 2026, the North Middleton Township Police Department was voted on and awarded Law Enforcement Re-Accreditation.  The Pennsylvania Law Enforcement Accreditation Commission (PLEAC) granted this accreditation.  The department is reassessed every three years.

Accreditation is a progressive and time-proven way of helping institutions evaluate and improve their overall performance. The cornerstone of this strategy lies in the promulgation of standards containing a clear statement of professional objectives. Participating administrators then conduct a thorough analysis to determine how existing operations can be adapted to meet these objectives. When the procedures are in place, a team of independent professionals are assigned to verify that all applicable standards have been successfully implemented. The process culminates with a decision an authoritative body that the institution is worthy of accreditation. 

The Pennsylvania Law Enforcement Accreditation Program was designed and developed by professional law enforcement executives to provide a reasonable and cost-effective plan for the professionalization of law enforcement agencies within the Commonwealth. The program's underlying philosophy is to provide a user-friendly undertaking for departments that results in a “success”- oriented outcome. 

The Benefits of Accreditation

• Establishes a credible framework for evaluating agency practices and procedures
• Reduces agency risk and exposure to lawsuits
• Decreases some liability insurance expenditures
• Improves law enforcement – community relations
• Increases employee input, interaction and confidence in the agency
• Enlarges the outlook and viewpoints of managers, officers and employees
• Identifies and highlights the capabilities and competence of the agency
• Furnishes a solid foundation for the agency to build upon for further progress
• Provides reliable methods to improve essential management procedures
• Extends agency accountability to the public and elected officials
• Enhances planning and innovative activities by all agency personnel
• Develops improved methods for providing services to the community
• Encourages problem-solving activities within the agency

1st Photo, Left to Right: 

Anthony E. Cortazzo, Chief of Police, Baldwin Borough Police Department, PLEAC Chairman

James W. Tart, Corporal, North Middleton Township Police Department

Annette M. McKillip, Administrative Assistant & Accreditation Manager, North Middleton Township Police Department

Matthew M. Johnston, Detective, North Middleton Township Police Department

Scott L. Bohn, Executive Director, PA Chiefs Of Police Association

2nd Photo, Left to Right:

Detective Matthew M. Johnston, Detective, North Middleton Township Police Department

Chief Gary E. Carver, Chief of Police, North Middleton Township Police Department

Annette M. McKillip, Administrative Assistant & Accreditation Manager, North Middleton Township Police Department

James W. Tart, Corporal, North Middleton Township Police Department