Holbrook, AZ — A team of assessors from the Arizona Law Enforcement Accreditation Program (ALEAP) will arrive on June 17, 2025, to examine all aspects of the Navajo County Sheriff’s Office’s policies and procedures, management, operations, and support services.
“Verification by the team that the Navajo County Sheriff’s Office meets the Arizona Law
Enforcement Accreditation Commission’s best practice standards is part of a voluntary process to achieve accreditation, a highly prized recognition of law enforcement professional excellence,” said Sheriff David Clouse.
Public Feedback Invitation – On-Site Assessment as part of the final On-Site Assessment, employees and members of the public are invited to provide feedback to the Assessment Team regarding the Navajo County Sheriff’s Office’s compliance with accreditation standards.
Click the blue links below to navigate to the community feedback portal and community standards portal.
Feedback may be submitted directly through the Arizona Law Enforcement Accreditation
Program’s official website: Arizona Law Enforcement Accreditation Program Community Feedback.
Comments should focus on the agency’s ability to meet the Commission’s standards for
accreditation. These standards are available for public review at: The Arizona Law Enforcement Accreditation Program’s Community Standards.
For additional questions, please contact the Accreditation Director at
stacyolson@azchiefsofpolice.org.
The Navajo County Sheriff’s Office must comply with 174 standards in order to achieve
accredited status. Sheriff Clouse stated, “Accreditation results in greater accountability within the agency, reduced risk and liability exposure, stronger defense against civil lawsuits, increased community advocacy, and more confidence in the agency’s ability to operate efficiently and respond to community needs.”
ALEAP Director Stacy Olson explained, “The assessment team is composed of law enforcement professionals from similar Arizona law enforcement agencies. They will review written materials, interview agency members, and visit offices and other locations where compliance with accreditation standards can be verified. After completing their assessment, the team will submit a report to the full Commission, which will then determine whether the agency will be granted accredited status.”
Accreditation is valid for four years. During this time, accredited agencies must submit annual reports verifying continued compliance with applicable standards.
The Arizona Association of Chiefs of Police (AACOP) serves as the accrediting agency for the State of Arizona.
For more information about AACOP, visit www.azchiefsofpolice.org
Arizona Law Enforcement Accreditation Program (ALEAP) is dedicated to promoting the highest standards of professionalism, integrity, and effectiveness within law enforcement agencies across the state of Arizona. Through a rigorous accreditation process, we strive to enhance public trust, ensure operational excellence, and advance the quality of law enforcement services provided to our communities.
