ST. GEORGE — The International Association of Campus Law Enforcement Administrators recently awarded Utah Tech University international accreditation and honored UT Police Captain Ron Bridge with the Administrative Excellence Award.
Held by only 7 percent of universities in the country, the association’s accreditation denotes that the Utah Tech Police Department meets a high standard in its policing policies and procedures, according to a news release from Utah Tech.
Attaining the accreditation was a two-year process that involved assessors coming to campus to evaluate the department and university and the IACLEA Board of Directors voting unanimously to grant UT the accreditation.
“Utah Tech Police Department is honored to be awarded IACLEA Accreditation after years of providing proof of aptitude in daily police operations,” Bridge said in the news release. “The IACLEA Accreditation assures Utah Tech Police Department is a leading university law enforcement provider that is focused on professionalism, adherence to policy and procedures, and accountability.”
Looking at the department’s leadership specifically, the news release said Bridge demonstrated outstanding service in policy and planning, investigations and crime prevention to earn the Administrative Excellence Award.
His dedication to implementing innovative ideas also contributed to him receiving the award.
Prior to UT receiving these awards, Vice President of Administrative Affairs Paul Morris was honored with IACLEA’s 2020-21 Award for Innovations in Community Oriented Policing last year, adding up to UT earning three awards overall from the leading authority for campus public safety, the news release said.
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