DELHI — The Delaware County Sheriff’s Office has been awarded re-accreditation by the New York State Division of Criminal Justice Services (DCJS), marking its continued compliance with rigorous law enforcement standards, Sheriff Craig DuMond announced.
The accreditation, by the DCJS Accreditation Council, recognizes agencies that meet or exceed 112 professional standards, covering administration, training, and operations. The program, which is voluntary, aims to enhance efficiency, professionalism, and public trust in law enforcement.
This marks the third successful re-accreditation for the Delaware County Sheriff’s Office since it first received certification in 2010. It remains one of 186 accredited law enforcement agencies statewide and one of just 37 accredited sheriff’s offices in New York.
Of the award, DuMond said he is blessed to work alongside a team that understands the importance of integrity, professionalism and what it means to serve the public.
The recent assessment of the department underscored its longstanding commitment to these principles. The DCSO is an excellent law enforcement agency with a strong history of accreditation compliance, an assessor said, noting personnel were professional, cooperative, and customer-oriented throughout the process.
In addition to the agency’s accreditation, Undersheriff Kim Smith was awarded the John Kimball O’Neil Certificate of Achievement for her role in ensuring the office met the rigorous standards required for re-accreditation.
