The Newport News Sheriff’s Office (NNSO) has earned its third reaccreditation from the Virginia Law Enforcement Professional Standards Commission (VLEPSC), demonstrating its ongoing commitment to professionalism, accountability, and public trust. The certification decision was announced during the VLEPSC executive board meeting on October 9, in Fredericksburg, VA.
From June 9–11, outside assessors conducted a comprehensive review of the department’s training, policies and procedures, operations, and equipment. The NNSO not only met but exceeded compliance with 190 standards and more than 700 points of professional law enforcement standards.
Accreditation through VLEPSC is a voluntary process that requires agencies to meet rigorous standards of excellence and to submit annual reports verifying ongoing compliance. A full on-site assessment is conducted every four years to ensure continued adherence to best practices in law enforcement…