This is not protection due to some legal clause or loophole, but proper protection because employees are taught the right procedures, in compliance with state and federal laws as well as the policies of the Sheriff's Office. The standards prescribe what should be done, but not how it should be done. The Sheriff's Office must determine how to meet the standards, based on agency needs, structure and resources. To maintain accreditation, the Sheriff's Office is required to submit annual reports which show that we continue to meet the applicable standards.
Accreditation is awarded for a period of three years.
The agency is then inspected again for reaccredited status.