South Correctional Entity ACCREDITED FOR highest professional standards of Jail Management
May 31, 2024 - (Des Moines, WA) --- South Correctional Entity (SCORE) has successfully completed a rigorous accreditation program that certifies it is operating under best practices and standards for law enforcement. The program is administered by the Washington Association of Sheriffs and Police Chiefs (WASPC) and involves a comprehensive review process over several months.
“We are proud to be accredited by WASPC,” said Devon Schrum, Executive Director. “It means our agency has achieved the highest professional standards for jail management demonstrating continued compliance with all 173 professional standards.” "A third accreditation highlights the continued professionalism and dedication of all SCORE employees and supports SCORE's mission to provide the highest quality public safety services."
“SCORE has worked hard to obtain this achievement,” said Steven Strahan, WASPC executive director. “The community should be proud of their taking direct and tangible steps to earn the public’s confidence in their operations.” Benefits of accreditation include proven administrative effectiveness, operational safety and security, and excellent employment practices. The certification is awarded for a four-year period when the re-accreditation process begins. SCORE's 2024 accreditation follows its previous accreditations in 2016 and 2020.
The South Correctional Entity is owned and operated by the cities of Auburn, Burien, Des Moines, Renton, SeaTac, and Tukwila. SCORE is also recognized for these distinguishing awards: Accreditation with the National Commission on Correctional Healthcare, Prison Rape Elimination Act Certification through the Department of Justice and serves as a Bureau of Justice Administration National Mentor Site for Medication for Opioid Use Disorder treatment in a corrections setting.
South Correctional Entity successfully completed a Prison Rape Elimination Act (PREA) Audit
January 30, 2024 - The South Correctional Entity successfully completed a Prison Rape Elimination Act (PREA) Audit on January 30, 2024. Department of Justice certified PREA Auditor Ericka Sage found SCORE in compliance with every provision of the 45 PREA Audit standards. The Auditor also found SCORE exceeded standards regarding education, classification, and reporting investigative findings. The audit encompasses a broad spectrum of jail operations which must meet national standards regarding safety and best practices. SCORE leadership is proud that every employee in the organization contributes to a safe environment in the facility. SCORE PREA Audit Final Report (PDF) - Published 01/30/2024