Law Enforcement Accreditattion

LARRY ASHLEY IS COMMITTED TO LAW ENFORCEMENT ACCREDITATION AND HIGH PROFESSIONAL STANDARDS

We are motivated to not only bring in professional scrutiny of every aspect of our department to ensure the highest standards, but to show and reassure the public we will strive for and maintain those rigorous standards.  -- Larry Ashley

Under the guidance of Sheriff Ed Spooner and Chief Deputy Larry Ashley, each and every policy and procedure of the Okaloosa County Sheriff's Office is under review as the agency begins its effort to earn accreditation through the Commission for Florida Law Enforcement Accreditation.
 
“We are motivated to not only bring in professional scrutiny of every aspect of our department to ensure the highest standards, but to show and reassure the public we will strive for and maintain those rigorous standards,” said Larry Ashley in announcing the commencement of the effort.

A Florida law enforcement accreditation assures that an agency is maintaining the highest professional standards. Accreditation requires compliance with more than 250 professional standards designed specifically for Florida law enforcement agencies.
 
The process to obtain accreditation typically takes up to two years.  As Sheriff, Larry Ashley is committed to earning and maintaining accreditation, and the highest professional standards, to better serve the people of Okaloosa County.

THE ACCREDITATION PROCESS

• An agency must apply to the Commission for Florida Law Enforcement Accreditation to participate in the accreditation process
• The agency will be required to demonstrate compliance with all mandatory standards and not less than 80% of non-mandatory standards
• Proof of compliance with the standards is determined by an assessment team sent by the Commission, conducting an on-site review of the agency's own policies, procedures and practices
• Assistance is available from the Commission in the form of sample policies, consultation with accredited agencies, and informal peer evaluation
• Agencies will remain accredited for a period of three years. After the three year period they must be reaccredited

For additional information: www.flaccreditation.org