The Manor Independent School District Police Department has been awarded Accreditation Status by the Texas Police Chiefs Association (TPCA) Law Enforcement Accreditation Program. This program is considered a benchmark for law enforcement agencies in Texas, and the recognition places the department among the top 10% of independent school district police departments statewide.
Accreditation through TPCA is voluntary and was established in 2006. Agencies must demonstrate compliance with over 100 best-practice standards covering areas such as use of force, pursuit protocols, search and seizure, internal affairs, domestic violence response, misconduct procedures, hiring practices, and evidence management.
To achieve accreditation, the Manor ISD Police Department completed a self-assessment of its policies and operations. The process included submitting documentation and undergoing an on-site evaluation to confirm full compliance with required standards.
The department credits this achievement to its personnel’s commitment and ongoing collaboration with students, staff, and community members.
“This accreditation means a lot to us because it shows our families and our community that we are serious about doing things the right way,” said Police Chief Clarence Yarbrough. “Our officers come to work every day focused on keeping students and staff safe, and this recognition is proof that the standards we hold ourselves to are among the very best in Texas.”
A formal ceremony recognizing this accomplishment will be held at next year’s TPCA Annual Conference.
