Lincoln City Police Awarded Accreditation

The Lincoln City Police Department announced it was recently awarded its initial law enforcement agency accreditation from the Northwest Accreditation Alliance (NWAA). The accreditation was presented to Chief Dave Broderick by NWAA Executive Director Scott Hayes during an awards ceremony held at the Oregon Association of Chiefs of Police annual conference in Pendleton, Oregon on April 17, 2025.

This achievement marks a significant milestone in LCPD’s commitment to maintaining the highest, best practice standards in law enforcement and public safety. The accreditation process involved a rigorous independent evaluation of the department’s operations, policies, and practices to ensure compliance with NWAA’s professional standards. It recognizes LCPD’s dedication to professionalism, accountability, and the department’s primary goals of providing a high level of service to the community.