Ascension Parish Sheriff's Office Earns CALEA Accreditation Again

The agency is one of five sheriff's offices in Louisiana to receive the prestigious national accreditation.

Mar. 25, 2026 at 2:34am

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The Ascension Parish Sheriff's Office has once again earned national accreditation through the Commission on Accreditation for Law Enforcement Agencies (CALEA). The CALEA reaccreditation process requires the agency to meet hundreds of standards, demonstrate accountability, strengthen policy, and commit to continuous improvement.

Why it matters

Earning CALEA accreditation is a significant achievement that signifies the Ascension Parish Sheriff's Office is operating at the highest levels of professionalism and accountability. This accreditation is a mark of excellence and helps build public trust in the agency's ability to serve the community effectively.

The details

According to an APSO Facebook post, the agency is one of five sheriff's offices in Louisiana and among about four percent of agencies across the nation to receive the CALEA accreditation. Sheriff Bobby Webre stated that earning this accreditation is a direct reflection of the hard work and commitment of the men and women in the office, and that the public should expect the same level of accreditation from their local sheriff's office as they would from a hospital or school.

  • The Ascension Parish Sheriff's Office announced it has once again earned the CALEA accreditation in March 2026.

The players

Ascension Parish Sheriff's Office

A law enforcement agency in Ascension Parish, Louisiana that has earned prestigious national accreditation from the Commission on Accreditation for Law Enforcement Agencies (CALEA).

Bobby Webre

The sheriff of Ascension Parish, Louisiana, who stated that earning the CALEA accreditation is a direct reflection of the hard work and commitment of the men and women in the office.

Commission on Accreditation for Law Enforcement Agencies (CALEA)

A national accrediting authority for law enforcement agencies that sets standards for professional excellence.

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What they’re saying

“Earning CALEA accreditation again is a direct reflection of the men and women of this office and the work they put in every day. This doesn't happen overnight, and it doesn't happen without commitment across every division.”

— Bobby Webre, Sheriff

“I've always said, you wouldn't send a family member to a hospital that isn't accredited, and you wouldn't send your child to a school that isn't accredited. The same should be expected of your sheriff's office. We take pride in doing things the right way, and this shows we're holding ourselves to that standard as we serve the citizens of Ascension Parish.”

— Bobby Webre, Sheriff

The takeaway

The Ascension Parish Sheriff's Office's achievement of CALEA accreditation demonstrates its commitment to professional excellence, accountability, and continuous improvement. This accreditation helps build public trust and confidence in the agency's ability to effectively serve the community.