Accreditation & Certification


CALEA Accreditation
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The Woodstock Police Department was first accredited in 2017. Administered by the Commission on Accreditation for Law Enforcement Agencies (CALEA), the accreditation program requires agencies to comply with standards in four basic areas: policy and procedures, administration, operations and support services.

Every four years, the department must undergo an on-site assessment as part of its effort to maintain its international accreditation. This process verifies that the department continues to meet specifically defined professional standards.



State of Georgia Certification
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The Woodstock Police Department was first certified in 2003. The State of Georgia Certification Program is managed by the Georgia Association of Chiefs of Police and consists of 108 standards that are similar to the CALEA accreditation process as well as several standards that are unique to Georgia laws and procedures.

Certification is a progressive and time-proven way of helping law enforcement agencies calculate and improve their overall performances. The foundation of certification lies in the promulgation of standards containing a clear statement of professional objectives. Participating agencies conduct a thorough self-analysis to determine how existing operations can be adapted to meet these objectives. When the procedures are in place, a team of trained assessors verifies that applicable standards have been successfully implemented. The process culminates with a decision by a joint executive committee that the agency has met the requirements for certification.

Certification status represents a significant professional achievement. Certification acknowledges the implementation of policies and procedures that are conceptually sound and operationally effective.

For more information, please contact Stephanie Mari, Accreditation Manager, at smari@woodstockga.gov

CALEA Accreditation Public Comment Portal

The Woodstock Police Department announces an online portal where individuals may provide comments regarding compliance with Commission on Accreditation for Law Enforcement Agencies (CALEA) standards. Public feedback is received to promote community trust and engagement.

Anyone wishing to provide comments regarding Woodstock Police Department’s engagement in community, delivery of public safety services, and overall candidacy for accredited status may provide comments to CALEA through the following public comment portal:
Woodstock PD Public Comment Portal
These comments can be in the form of commendations or concerns.

Initially CALEA accredited in 2017 and receiving re-accreditation status in 2021, the Woodstock Police Department is committed to pursuing professional excellence through the highest standards set in the law enforcement profession. CALEA is considered the primary method for an agency to voluntarily demonstrate its commitment to excellence in law enforcement.
Woodstock Police Department is among the just 6% of law enforcement agencies in the state of Georgia that are both State Certified and Nationally Accredited law enforcement agencies.