Greensboro Police Department announces completion of on-site assessment for reaccreditation

GOLDSBORO, N.C. (WNCT) — The Greensboro Police Department has announced the successful completion of its on-site assessment for reaccreditation by the Commission on Accreditation for Law Enforcement Agencies (CALEA).

This milestone underscores the department’s unwavering commitment to maintaining the highest standards of law enforcement practices. The assessment was conducted over the past four days by Valdosta, Georgia Police Chief Brian Childress. During this evaluation, Chief Childress reviewed multiple policies and standards.

“We are thrilled to have successfully completed our on-site assessment,” said Goldsboro Police Chief Michael West. “This accomplishment is a testament to the hard work and professionalism of our sworn and civilian staff over the past four years. I want to extend my heartfelt gratitude to everyone who contributed to this effort, particularly Megan Styron, our accreditation and planning manager, for her exceptional leadership and dedication.”

The next step in the reaccreditation process will be the department’s appearance before the CALEA Commission in November.

For more information about the Goldsboro Police Department’s reaccreditation process or to learn more about CALEA, please contact Megan Styron, accreditation and planning manager, Goldsboro Police Department, at 919-580-4342 or mstyron@goldsboronc.gov .

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