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CHESAPEAKE, VA — The Chesapeake Sheriff’s Office is officially re-accredited again! In April, a team of VLEPSC (Virginia Law Enforcement Professional Standards Commission) assessors spent two days at the Chesapeake Sheriff’s Office reviewing 190 standards. The standards cover all aspects of the agency including administration, operations, personnel, and training. The accreditation process is voluntary.
“When you’re accredited you’re opening yourself up to scrutiny. These are standards that are accepted throughout the industry and recognized,” said VLEPSC Vice-Chairman Sheriff Gabe Morgan. “You can go back to your community and say not only that you think you’re doing it right, but you have the seal of approval,” Morgan added.
The CSO was first accredited in 2009 and is one of 96 state accredited agencies in Virginia that is recognized by the commission. Agencies wishing to retain accredited status must complete the accreditation process every four years. During the four-year period, the agency must submit annual reports attesting to the continued compliance with accreditation standards.
In May, the CSO Accreditation Team made a presentation in front of a VALEC commission of six Sheriffs and six Police Chiefs before answering questions. VALEC members made the reaccreditation official with a formal vote. On June 1, 2017, Sheriff Gabe Morgan presented the certificate to Sheriff Jim O’Sullivan at a CSO Awards Ceremony.
