Besides supporting detectives, this division also consists of the Forensics and Identification section, Narcotics and Vice, and the Victims' Assistance Office. Finally, the Administrative Division consists of the Training section, DARE, Civil, Evidence, Records, Supply, the Chaplains section, and Administrative Support. Additionally, the Sheriff s Office maintains several special purpose units such as Aviation, the Sheriff s Emergency Response Team, or S.E.R.T., and Internal Affairs. The Spartanburg County Sheriff s Office is a proud member of the Commission on Accreditation for Law Enforcement Agencies. The latest edition of guidelines contains 436 law enforcement standards which police agencies must comply with to attain and maintain accredited status.
Initial accreditation is for a period of three years.
At that time, a thorough review is made of the agency to assure maintained compliance with the standards. If approved, the agency is re-accredite d at three year intervals. In addition, each agency must file an annual report to the Commission describing any changes in the departments make-up, and certifying their compliance with the Commissions guidelines. The Spartanburg County Sheriff s Office has made every effort to comply with these standards, and will do so into the forseeable future.