A team of assessors from the Commission on Law Enforcement Agencies, Inc. (CALEA), Public Safety Communications Accreditation (PSCA) program is scheduled for an on-site assessment of the Polk County Sheriff’s Office in November to examine all aspects of Telecommunications policy and procedures, management, operations and support services, Sheriff Grady Judd announced today.  

“Verification by the assessment team that the Polk County Sheriff’s Office meets the Commission’s state-of-the-art standards is part of a voluntary process to gain re-accreditation, a highly prized recognition of professional excellence.” - Grady Judd, Sheriff

The public may call (863) 978-9833 on Monday, November 9, 2020, between the hours of 2:00 p.m. and 4:00 p.m., to speak to the assessment team. 

Telephone comments are limited to 10 minutes and must address the agency’s ability to comply with PSCA standards.  Questions regarding the standards should be directed to the Polk County Sheriff’s Office, Office of Professional Compliance located at 1891 Jim Keene Boulevard, Winter Haven, FL 33880.  The local contact is Mandy Presson, Accreditation Manager, (863) 298-6368 or by e-mail at mpresson@polksheriff.org.

Persons who desire to offer written comments about the Polk County Sheriff’s Office ability to meet the standards for accreditation may write to the Commission on Accreditation for Law Enforcement, Inc. (CALEA), 13575 Heathcote Boulevard, Suite 320, Gainesville, Virginia 20155.  Persons may also write the Commission at this address for more information, regarding the Commission on Accreditation for Law Enforcement Agencies, Inc. (CALEA), Public Safety Communications Accreditation (PSCA) program.