Manor ISD Police Department Ranks in Top 10% with Texas’ Gold Standard Accreditation

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The Manor ISD Police Department has achieved Accreditation Status through the Texas Police Chiefs Association (TPCA) Law Enforcement Accreditation Program, widely regarded as the "Gold Standard" for law enforcement agencies in the state. This achievement places the Manor ISD Police Department within the top 10% of ISD police departments statewide, according to the organization.

This voluntary accreditation, established in 2006, requires agencies to rigorously evaluate and document compliance with more than 100 best-practice standards. These standards span critical areas such as use of force, pursuit protocols, search and seizure, internal affairs, handling of domestic violence and misconduct, hiring practices, evidence management, and more.

To earn this designation, the Manor ISD Police Department undertook a thorough self-assessment of its policies, procedures, operations, and facilities, submitting documentation and undergoing an on-site evaluation to demonstrate full compliance. The accomplishment underscores the department’s unwavering dedication to professionalism, efficiency, and the protection of individual rights.

This milestone reflects the tremendous commitment of the department’s personnel and their ongoing collaboration with students, staff, and the broader community.

“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 recognition ceremony is in the works and will take place during the TPCA Annual Conference next year.