Hamilton County Sheriff’s Office achieves CALEA Law Enforcement reaccreditation

(From left) CALEA Commissioner Marlon Lynch, Chief Deputy John Lowes, Hamilton County Sheriff Dennis Quakenbush, HCSO Assistant Accreditation Manager Stephanie Ruggles, and CALEA Executive Director Craig Hartley. (Photo provided)

The Hamilton County Sheriff’s Office announces its successful reaccreditation by the Commission on Accreditation for Law Enforcement Agencies, Inc. (CALEA).

The achievement was celebrated during the CALEA Conference, held Nov. 13 to 16 in Jacksonville, Fla. Sheriff Dennis Quakenbush, Chief Deputy John Lowes, and Assistant Accreditation Manager Stephanie Ruggles were in attendance to accept the reaccreditation award from CALEA.

The rigorous CALEA accreditation process involves a thorough evaluation of policies, practices, and adherence to established best practices. This achievement reflects a steadfast commitment to operational excellence, public accountability, and continuous improvement in law enforcement.

CALEA accreditation promotes the principles of community-oriented policing, fostering collaboration between law enforcement agencies and community members to address and mitigate challenges. It provides agencies with clear guidelines aligned with community expectations, ensuring trust and transparency.

Established in 1979, CALEA serves as a credentialing authority developed by major law enforcement executive associations. Agencies earning CALEA accreditation are recognized for their dedication to professionalism and compliance with stringent standards.

Hamilton County’s exceptional accomplishment underscores its leadership in public safety and community partnership, setting a benchmark for other jurisdictions nationwide.

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