Tag Archives: Accreditation

The Putnam County Sheriff’s Office has achieved re-accreditation, one of just six counties in the state to be accredited by the Tennessee Law Enforcement Association. Sheriff Eddie Farris said the department must meet standards for professionalism, organization, policy, and procedures. “It’s very difficult for a Sheriff’s Office to get accredited because of the jail itself,” Farris said. “It just makes ... Read More »

Cookeville Police Department has gotten its first additional certified officer since 2016. Major Scott Winfree said that through the additional officer, they are now able to create a full-time position for an officer to keep track of the department’s international and state accreditation needs. “That position is very important to make sure that we are meeting all of our standards,” ... Read More »

Cookeville Regional Medical Center has received a CT and MRI American College of Radiology accreditation for advanced cardiac imaging. New CT and MRI scanners installed last year led to the distinction. Image Cardiologist Dr. Ashley Nickerson said the additions have increased patient care for the region with the next accredited imaging center located in Nashville. “We can streamline their care ... Read More »

The Cookeville police department will host a virtual accreditation Tuesday. Any citizen can call in and comment on their opinion of the department’s contribution to the city. Major Ken Sircy said the accreditation process usually takes place publicly with assessors from around the country. Because of COVID, these assessors will be accessible through a phone or zoom call. “For law ... Read More »