Biltmore Forest Police department receives accreditation through the North Carolina League of Municipalities

After a lengthy process, the Police Department received the high honor of accreditation with the following being said from the League of Municipalities. 

 "The Biltmore Forest Police Department has reached a pivotal achievement in its ongoing journey towards operational excellence, community trust, and service integrity by completing the comprehensive North Carolina League of Municipalities Risk Review process. This accomplishment directly reflects the department's strong leadership and unwavering commitment to adopting and implementing the highest standards of law enforcement practices. The agency meticulously addressed and met over 40 stringent standards, focusing on high-risk critical areas that embody best practices in law enforcement. This process is a targeted effort to substantially lower the agency's risk and liability exposures in facets of its operations. Completing this process validates the department's dedication to operational integrity and highlights its proactive stance on risk management. By embracing best practices and a culture of accountability, they have significantly minimized potential risks, resulting in safer interactions between its officers and the community, enhanced officer training and wellbeing, and a marked reduction in litigious challenges against the department. It reaffirms its pledge to meet and exceed the communities' expectations, establishing its agency as a model of law enforcement best practices and risk-aware policing."

 Please help us in celebrating this great accomplishment and all the employees that worked so hard to make this a reality for our department and town!