Oneonta Police Department Presented
With Certificate Of State Accreditation
![The photo pictured Left to Right are: Russ Southard (Acting Mayor), Kerriann Harrington (Communications) Christopher Witzenburg (Detective Sergeant), Douglas Brenner (Lieutenant), Dennis Nayor (Chief of Police), Michael Green (Executive Deputy Commissioner of New York State Division of Criminal Justice Services) and Michael Ranalli (Chairman of New York State Accreditation Council).](https://www.allotsego.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/12/Accreditation-Photo-Press-Release.jpg)
![The official plaque details the OPD's accreditation.](https://www.allotsego.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/12/Accreditation-Plaque-Press-Release-300x225.jpg)
ONEONTA – The Oneonta Police Department today was awarded the status of “fully accreditated policy agency” by the state Division of Criminal Justice Services.
It was the culmination of a 2 1/2-year process to ensure compliance with 133 specific guidelines in hiring, discipline, promotions, vehicle operations and other areas.
Only 30 percent of police departments in the state are fully accredited, and only 8 percent of those of Oneonta’s size.
Despite today’s announcement, “we will still continue to evolve and progress as an agency,” said Police Chief Dennis Nayor in a press release. “This includes staying current with emerging trends, using best practices, exploring new technologies to enhance our capabilities, and further developig all members through continual in-service training.”