The Greenville Health Authority Police Department is proud to announce it has been awarded the prestigious Initial Accreditation from the South Carolina Law Enforcement Accreditation, Inc. This esteemed recognition is a testament to the agency’s unwavering commitment to upholding the highest standards of professional law enforcement practices.

The voluntary accreditation process requires agencies to meet a comprehensive, well-thought-out, and uniform set of standards related to policy, procedure, operations, and management. This achievement confirms that the Greenville Health Authority Police Department adheres to 222 rigorous accreditation standards, ensuring its police officers follow best-practice policies and procedures to provide efficient, effective, and fair policing to the healthcare community.

“By voluntarily participating in this accreditation process, we demonstrate that our policies and procedures are defensible and in compliance with state-recognized standards for law enforcement excellence. It assures our healthcare community that the Greenville Health Authority Police Department operates according to the highest standards, ensuring accountability, public safety, and continuous improvement in the services we provide.”

– Eric Hendricks, GHA Chief of Police