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Ottawa County Sheriff’s Office Recognized for Excellence in Policy and Training

By Mary Ellen Murphy Feb 17, 2023 | 8:43 AM

(West Olive, MI – The Ottawa County Sheriff’s Office  has been recognized for excellence in policy management and training in 2022 by Lexipol, the nation’s leading provider of policy, training, and wellness support for first responders and public servants. The Lexipol Connect program tracks Ottawa County Sheriff’s Office performance on five metrics proven to measure success in policy management.

The Ottawa County Sheriff’s Office achieved Gold recognition for consistent and effective policy dissemination to personnel, timely policy updates as laws change, and officer training on policies. “Good policies—and regularly training on those policies—provide the foundation for what we do and how we serve our citizens and communities. We are proud to be recognized by Lexipol Connect for continuously improving professionalism and safety,” says Sheriff Steve Kempker Ottawa County Sheriff’s Office excellence in policy and policy training enhances community safety by ensuring consistent, effective response based on national best practices and excellent Correctional Services. “Ottawa County Sheriff’s Office, using Lexipol policies, the Sheriff’s Office is a progressive agency delivering the highest levels of service,” says Sheriff Steve Kempker “Ottawa County Sheriff’s Office is delivering a standard of excellence through our policy management efforts that reduce risk for personnel and those we serve.”

The Ottawa County Sheriff’s Office Core Values are one of many important parts of the Ottawa County Sheriff’s Office:

Professionalism: We shall maintain a commitment to the highest standards of personal and organizational excellence.

Respect: Treat all people as you would want to be treated. Integrity: We are committed to the highest standards of honesty and ethical conduct which is the basis for community trust. Dedication: To the citizens we serve and to one another.

Excellence: We are dedicated law enforcement professionals committed to the community, sensitive to the needs and wants of our citizens, holding ourselves accountable to the highest standards of excellence and achievement.

Equality & Diversity: We will act with fairness, restraint, and impartiality. The Ottawa County Sheriff’s Office envisions a safe, secure community where the rights, history and culture of each citizen is valued. We will achieve this vision by collaborating with our communities to identify and solve public safety problems and improve the quality of life in Ottawa County. We will be an organization in which each employee embraces integrity as the cornerstone upon which the public’s trust is built. We will foster an environment of honesty, trust, and mutual respect in which the Sheriff’s Office and the community work together.

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