Advancing Excellence in Public Safety Accreditation
The National Association for Accreditation Leadership (NAAL) is the premier professional organization dedicated to public safety accreditation professionals, helping agencies achieve and maintain accreditation excellence. Whether you're a law enforcement accreditation manager, fire services leader, emergency management director, or compliance officer, NAAL provides the resources, training, and industry network to help you elevate standards, ensure compliance, and improve public safety operations.
OUR ROLE IN THE ACCREDITATION COMMUNITY
At NAAL, we want to be clear: we are not here to compete with, replace, or replicate the work of any accrediting body or PAC. We recognize and deeply respect the critical role that Programs and PACs play in shaping the accreditation landscape—providing standards guidance and assessment support to Accreditation Managers on program specific standards. Their contributions are foundational, and their role in the accreditation ecosystem is irreplaceable.
NAAL is discipline-agnostic by design. We hold no authority over standards, assessments, or agency compliance. Our mission is different—but complementary. We exist to champion the people behind the programs: the professionals who lead, sustain, and advance excellence in public service through accreditation. This is your space to connect, grow, and lead with purpose.
The first 100 members become part of our Founders Club, an exclusive opportunity that will never be offered again.
Founders Club members receive:
✅ Lifetime recognition on our website and materials
✅ Early access to programs and initiatives
✅ A custom NAAL swag pack
✅ Founders-only events and networking
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NAAL champions the people behind accreditation.
We don’t set standards or assess compliance. We are an independent organization and not affiliated with any specific accreditation program or PAC.
We support the professionals who do. Whether you're shaping policy, managing compliance, or leading an agency, NAAL is your professional home. If you're involved in accreditation at any level, this is your call to connect, grow, and lead alongside peers who share your commitment to excellence.
Accreditation Professionals - Accreditation Managers / Coordinators, Accreditation Analysts / Specialists, Quality Assurance Coordinators
Agency Leadership - Chiefs of Police, Fire Chiefs, Sheriffs, Emergency Management Directors, Public Safety Directors, Wardens, and other Leaders
Command & Supervisory Staff - Captains, Lieutenants, and Sergeants, Division and Unit Commanders, Internal Affairs / Professional Standards Supervisors
Professional and Support Staff - Records Managers, Policy and Compliance Officers, Training Coordinators, Emergency Services Administrators
Assessors and Program Evaluators - Peer Assessors (State or National Programs), Accreditation Team Members, Program Auditors and Assessors
Consultants and Educators - Public Safety Accreditation Consultants, Criminal Justice & Public Administration Faculty, Organizational Development Specialists
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Why Join NAAL?✔️ Access to cutting-edge accreditation training and workshops
✔️ Networking opportunities with public safety accreditation professionals ✔️ Exclusive compliance tools, policy templates, and best practices ✔️ Accreditation certification programs to advance your career Join NAAL today and become a leader in public safety accreditation. |
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Assistant Chief Scott Baetens - Novi (MI) Police Department Police Accreditation and Policy Administrator DeeAnn Bill - Henderson (NV) Police Department Accreditation Manager Becky Boland - Minnesota (MN) State Patrol Kimberly Brewster (ret.) - Orlando (FL) Police Department, Owner, KBrewster Consulting LLC. Accreditation Manager Maureen Buckland - Town of DeWitt (NY) Police Department Accreditation Manager Katelyn Drago - Newton (NH) Police Department Accreditation Manager Stephanie Erb - Buckeye (AZ) Police Department Chief Ryan Grim - Marquette (MI) Police Department *Advisory Board Member* Commander Kristie Gruenwald - Novi (MI) Police Department Management Analyst Janice Hamm - Fremont (CA) Police Department Accreditation Technician Christina Holwell - Huber Heights (OH) Police Department Accreditation Manager Kayla Hovelson - Brookings (SD) Police Department Accreditation Analyst Stephanie Hunn - Arvada (CO) Police Department Special Projects Coordinator Bobby Johnson - Cuyahoga Metro Housing Authority (OH) Police Department Chief Anthony King - Stratham (NH) Police Department Deputy Chief Benjamin Kadolph - Willowbrook (IL) Police Department Ex. Dir. Nicole Ishmael Livingston - Emergency Management Accreditation Program *Advisory Board Member* Accreditation Manager Kierstan Lynch - Cape Coral (FL) Fire Department Commander Robert Manar - Novi (MI) Police Department Deann Macleod (ret.) - Kingman (AZ) Fire Department Communications Director *Advisory Board Member* Accreditation Manager Joseph Mathews - Charleston County (SC) Aviation Authority Police Department Accreditation Manager Jolene Nagle - Littleton (CO) Police Department Accreditation Manager James Nolting - Wethersfield (CT) Police Department Dr. Jeff Owens - Accreditation Manager (ret.) Hollywood (FL) Police Department - Owner, Accreditation Colony Jessica Peltz, BSN, RN - Owner, Medical Transport Accreditation & Compliance (FL) Accreditation Manager Mike Pence - Novi (MI) Police Department Attorney Joseph Race - Daigle Law Group (CT) Accreditation Manager Kristin Rightler - Jupiter (FL) Police Department File Program Consultant Jennie Rivera - Connecticut Police Officer Standards and Training (CT) Accreditation Manager Jasjeet Sangha - Glendale Heights (IL) Police Department Accreditation Manager Shelia Setzer - Parker (CO) Police Department Accreditation Manager Amy Von Culin - Middlebury (CT) Police Department Office of Professional Standards Manager Amy Wheeler - Colorado (CO) Bureau of Investigation Accreditation Manager Tammie Wichers - North Port (FL) Fire Department *Advisory Board Member* Deputy Chief Susan Zecca (ret.) - Norwalk (CT) Police Department Chief Erick Zinser - Novi (MI) Police Department |
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