Our Mission
To enhance public safety through the promotion of excellence in accreditation leadership. NAAL is dedicated to equipping public safety accreditation professionals with the tools, knowledge, and network necessary to elevate standards, ensure compliance, and foster continuous improvement across agencies.
Our Vision
To serve as the leading resource for public safety accreditation professionals, driving innovation, collaboration, and excellence in public safety accreditation processes nationwide.
Our Core ValuesExcellence: Striving for the highest standards in accreditation leadership |
EXECUTIVE TEAM |
| Kevin E. RheaExecutive Director |
| Chief Neal Rossow (ret.)Deputy Executive Director |
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ADVISORY BOARD |
 | Thomas BreyerFire and EMS Consultant Citygate Associates Representing: Fire and EMS Accreditation |  | Stephanie ErbAccreditation ManagerCity of Buckeye, Arizona Police DepartmentRepresenting: Law Enforcement & Communications Accreditation |
| Chief Ryan GrimChief of PoliceCity of Marquette, Michigan Representing: Law Enforcement Accreditation |  | Nicole Ishmael LivingstonExecutive DirectorEmergency Management Accreditation ProgramRepresenting: Emergency Management Accreditation |
 | Deann MacLeodCommunications Director/Accreditation Manager (ret.)City of Kingsman, ArizonaRepresenting: Fire and Communications Accreditation |
| Dr. Lynn Odenthal, Ph.D.Professional Standards CoordinatorCity of Upper Arlington, Ohio Representing: Law Enforcement and Corrections Accreditation |
| Joseph Race, EsqAttorneyDaigle Law GroupRepresenting: Law Enforcement & IACLEA Accreditation |
| David TaylorConsultantPursuit of Excellence TrainingRepresenting: Corrections Accreditation |
| Tammie WichersAccreditation ManagerCity of North Port, Florida
Representing: Fire and EMS Accreditation |
