Marion County Sheriff Gregg Alexander reports that he was notified on December 20th, 2024, that the Marion County Sheriff's Department has been recognized as an accredited law enforcement agency after recently completing a review conducted by a staff member from the Arkansas Association of Chiefs of Police (AACP). Alexander stated the department recently earned Tier II (Basic Accreditation) status. The Sheriff's Department is one of only 14 agencies statewide to receive this recognition and is the first Sheriff's Department in the state to receive this recognition.

Sheriff Alexander stated ALEAP is a voluntary program that helps police agencies meet professional standards for best practices in areas such as use of force, citizen rights and evidence management. Developed by the AACP, the program ensures agencies have correct policies and procedures in place. Agencies that meet these standards receive "Accredited" status at the Tier I and Tier II levels. Tier II is designed for agencies seeking to meet essential best practices in law enforcement operations, requiring them to implement the AACP policies to ensure compliance with critical state and federal requirements.

Gregg L. Alexander, Sheriff