The Newtown Police Department has received a Tier One re-accreditation.  The state Police Officer Standards and Training Council has awarded this status to Newtown since 2005.   The Department recently underwent an evaluation to measure their policies and got an update on commonly accepted professional standards and objectives.  Inspectors examined the department’s written policies and procedures in August and then verified the department's compliance.  Accreditation is a voluntary process to meet professional excellence.