Kent County Sheriff's Office Achieves Formal Accreditation: Third in Michigan to Earn This Recognition

Written By Jessica Gutowski-Slaydon

Retired Sheriff Matt Saxton, Michigan Sheriff's Association (MSA) Executive Director, and Ron Wiles, Deputy Director from the Michigan Association of Chiefs of Police (MACP), presented an award to Sheriff Michelle LaJoye-Young for achieving formal accreditation. This makes the Kent County Sheriff's Office (KCSO) only the third and largest accredited sheriff's office in the state of Michigan.

The MACP, in collaboration with the MSA, has developed a voluntary statewide law enforcement accreditation program for Michigan. The foundation of this program lies in the voluntary adoption of standards that contain clear statements of professional objectives and are operationally effective.

The KCSO invested significant resources to ensure its policies, procedures, and training initiatives align with industry best practices and the evolving needs of our community. This dedication to excellence and continuous improvement has been crucial in achieving accreditation.

Congratulations to Sheriff LaJoye -Young, UnderSheriff Muir, and the entire KCSO team. We are fortunate to have such a dedicated team protecting our community.

Jessica Gutowski-Slaydon

Jessica Gutowski-Slaydon is the president and a third-generation leader of Swift Printing, a commercial printing company in Grand Rapids, Michigan. She works alongside her brother, Walt, helping West Michigan businesses, nonprofits, municipalities, and organizations communicate through high-quality print, direct mail, signage, and custom marketing materials. Jessica is passionate about making printing approachable and helping customers choose the right solution for each project.

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