University Police Department (UPD) has achieved the “gold standard” of law enforcement and public service.

On March 23, the department was the first in Erie County and one of five in New York State to receive accreditation from the Commission of Accreditation of Law Enforcement Authorities (CALEA).

The goal of the accreditation program is to improve the services of public safety organizations through setting high standards for crime prevention, emergency response and management practices.