Janet Little
Accreditation Manager
The Brunswick County Sheriff’s Office Accreditation Division is responsible for maintaining the agency’s accredited status through organizations dedicated to advancing the law enforcement profession. Achieving accreditation requires a comprehensive self-evaluation of agency policies, procedures, training programs, and personnel management practices, followed by a formal assessment conducted by the accrediting body.
On July 28, 2018, the Brunswick County Sheriff’s Office was awarded international accreditation by the Commission on Accreditation for Law Enforcement Agencies, Inc. (CALEA), becoming the sixth Sheriff’s Office in North Carolina to receive this distinction. The agency currently participates in CALEA’s four-year accreditation cycle, which includes annual remote, web-based file reviews and an on-site assessment every four years. The Sheriff’s Office is scheduled to receive its second reaccreditation in July 2026.
In September 2023, the Brunswick County Sheriff’s Office achieved accreditation through the North Carolina Law Enforcement Accreditation (NCLEA) program and was the first Sheriff’s Office in the state to be awarded this accreditation. NCLEA operates on a three-year accreditation cycle, and the agency is scheduled for its first reaccreditation in September 2026. This accomplishment reflects the agency’s continued commitment to professional excellence and adherence to best practices in law enforcement.
The Accreditation Manager is responsible for overseeing the agency’s compliance with all accrediting bodies, including the coordination and management of all assessments, both remote and on-site. This role includes developing, reviewing, and updating agency policies to ensure alignment with accreditation standards; collecting, organizing, and maintaining proofs of compliance; and serving as the primary liaison between the agency and accrediting organizations.
Additionally, the Accreditation Manager is responsible for organizing compliance efforts, monitoring ongoing adherence to applicable standards, and preparing agency personnel for accreditation reviews. This includes coordinating training related to accreditation requirements, maintaining accurate law enforcement statistics, and ensuring that all required documentation is current, complete, and readily accessible. The Accreditation Manager also plays a key role in supporting the agency’s overall commitment to professionalism, accountability, and continuous organizational development.
The purpose of this portal is to receive public comments regarding our agency’s compliance with CALEA standards, engagement in the service community, delivery of public safety services, and overall candidacy for accredited status. These comments can be in the form of commendations or concerns.
