Accreditation is a progressive and contemporary way of helping police agencies evaluate and improve their overall performance. It provides formal recognition that an organization meets or exceeds general expectations of quality in the field. Accreditation acknowledges the implementation of policies that are conceptually sound and operationally effective.

The New York State program became operational in 1989 and has four principle goals:

1. To increase the effectiveness and efficiency of law enforcement agencies utilizing existing personnel, equipment and facilities to the extent possible
2. To promote increased cooperation and coordination among law enforcement agencies and other agencies of the criminal justice services
3. To ensure the appropriate training of law enforcement personnel
4. To promote public confidence

To read more about the New York State Accreditation program, click here.

The Village of Elmsford Police began the process in 1990 led by Chief Nanna and Sergeant Fanelli. The department assisted several other county police departments in preparation for accreditation. The Elmsford Police Department has been continuously accredited since 1994.

Chief Nanna and Sergeant Fanelli are both assessors for the program and have inspected several agencies.

Sergeant Gumbs is currently the department accreditation manager and is responsible for overseeing that the department maintains compliance with the program.