HCSO receives state accreditation

Posted 10/11/21

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HCSO receives state accreditation

Hendry County Sheriff Steve Whidden announced that on Oct. 7, 2021, the Hendry County Sheriff’s Office received its third Certificate of Re-Accreditation from the Commission for Florida Law Enforcement Accreditation (CFA).
Hendry County Sheriff Steve Whidden announced that on Oct. 7, 2021, the Hendry County Sheriff’s Office received its third Certificate of Re-Accreditation from the Commission for Florida Law Enforcement Accreditation (CFA).
Hendry County Sheriff's Office
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LABELLE — It was with great pride that Hendry County Sheriff Steve Whidden announced on Oct. 7, that the Hendry County Sheriff’s Office received its third Certificate of Re-Accreditation from the Commission for Florida Law Enforcement Accreditation (CFA).

The Hendry County Sheriff’s Office entered into an agreement with CFA to allow on-site inspectors to review Sheriff’s Office policies and practices and observe agency components, equipment and programs to include ride-alongs and interviews with agency personnel.

In 2012, the Hendry County Sheriff’s Office received its initial accreditation, followed by two additional reaccreditations in 2015, and again is 2018. Oct. 7 marks the third re-accreditation cycle.

Undergoing the voluntary state re-accreditation process provides an agency with a quality assurance review and encourages intense self-scrutiny resulting in more efficient and effective daily operations. “We are striving to create and maintain a culture of professionalism and accountability within the agency as a way of doing business,” said Sheriff Steve Whidden.

Becoming accredited by the commission for Florida Law Enforcement Accreditation is considered a significant accomplishment and this status is held in high esteem by the criminal justice community. 
 
HCSO, Hendry County Sheriff's Office, Steve Whidden, sheriff

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